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£11,075

1970 Rover P5B Saloon

United Kingdom • 2 Aug 2023

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1970 Rover P5B Saloon, owned by one family since new, boasts remarkably low mileage and a comprehensive service history. Though unused since 2018 and requiring recommissioning, its originality and well-preserved condition present a promising opportunity for enthusiasts.

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Condition 

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The car has been garaged and well-maintained by one family since new. It has low mileage and comes with a comprehensive service history, including a major recommissioning after a period of storage. However, it has been unused since 2018 and is described as a straightforward recommissioning project, suggesting it requires some work to bring it back to its best.

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[Transmission]

Transmission:

84005506D

Chassis No:

Odometer:

23,315 miles

BAN260H

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Description One family owned from new (father and daughter); original and unrestored; always garaged and well-maintained; an exceptionally well-preserved example of this stately saloon This Rover P5B Saloon was bought new from Henlys of London in March 1970 by a Dr Michael Rooms of Enfield.

We are told by his daughter that he bought it as a retirement present for himself and he had to wait several weeks to get one in his preferred colour of Zircon Blue.

We are told that the car was his pride and joy and was used on high days and holidays only, his daily driver being a Rover P4 90.

When Dr Rooms passed away in 1978, the P5B was inherited by his daughter who has kept it ever since.

It has always been kept in the same garage at the family home since the day it was new and has never been used in the winter, hence the excellent state of preservation today.

It is showing only 23,315 miles on the clock which we are assured is correct but there is insufficient early history to warrant thi...

Points of note

£610

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£11,025

Median Price (Since 2020)

£47,250

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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Previous Sales

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MOT Information

Expired

Expired on Aug 29 2025

Latest MOT Mileage

24,316 miles

Registration Date

1970-03-02

MOT History

Passed

On Aug 24 2024 with 24,316 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passed

On Aug 30 2023 with 23,323 miles


Passed

On Sep 27 2018 with 23,308 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- Slight oil leak under car

Passed

On Sep 29 2017 with 23,293 miles


Failed

On Sep 26 2017 with 23,293 miles

There were 3 defects noted.

Fail:
- Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passed

On Sep 26 2014 with 23,256 miles


Passed

On Sep 30 2013 with 23,243 miles


Passed

On Sep 28 2012 with 23,232 miles


Passed

On Sep 29 2011 with 23,221 miles


Passed

On Sep 30 2010 with 23,209 miles


Passed

On Sep 22 2009 with 23,185 miles


Passed

On Sep 22 2008 with 23,174 miles


Passed

On Sep 28 2007 with 23,151 miles


MOT Mileage Trend

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