£6,944 (Est: £6,000 - £8,000)
1960 Rover P4 80
Brightwells • UK • 10 Dec 2025
Market Position:
World Record
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£6,944 (Est: £6,000 - £8,000)
1960 Rover P4 80
UK • 10 Dec 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1960 Rover 80, finished in a two-tone Dove Grey and Smoke Grey, presents with 24,088 miles and a vibrant red interior. Its notable history includes being featured in the TV series "Heartbeat", supported by a detailed history file with MOT certificates and images, making it a potentially valuable classic.
Condition
7
The car description notes a 'fantastic history' and that it is 'running nicely', suggesting it is mechanically sound. Cosmetically, it's described as capturing the optimism and refinement of Britain’s Swinging Sixties motoring culture, which implies it's well-maintained, but given its age, slight wear is expected. The inclusion of '25 old MOT certificates' also points to regular maintenance and roadworthiness.
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24,088 miles
645002624
1960
Auction
Manual
724WX
United Kingdom
£6,944 (Est: £6,000 - £8,000)
1960 Rover P4 80
Brightwells • UK • 10 Dec 2025
Market Position:
World Record
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Description
Description Two-Tone Elegance for the Sixties; showing 24,088 miles; fantastic history including being used for the filming of the TV series “heartbeat”
Finished in elegant two-tone Dove Grey and Smoke Grey with vibrant red trim and carpets, this Rover 80 embodies the dawn of modern Britain.
First registered in 1960 and showing 24,088 miles, it carries Rover’s smooth 2,286cc petrol engine, delivering dignified performance with quiet confidence.
The P4-series Rover was affectionately known as the “Auntie Rover,” yet in the early Sixties it became a stylish companion for a changing nation — from coffee bars to country lanes.
With wood and leather detailing, solid engineering, and understated charm, this example captures the optimism and refinement of Britain’s Swinging Sixties motoring culture.
Fantastically detailed and well laid out history file including 25 old MOT certificates, heritage certificate, images of the car being used for the filming of the TV series “heartbeat”.
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Price Analysis vs Other P4 80s
£2,900
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£4,370
Median Price (Since 2020)
£6,944
Highest Price (Since 2020)
World Record
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 18th Sept 2026
Latest MOT mileage:
23,867 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 19th Sept 2025, 23,867 miles
Passed
On 21st Nov 2018, 23,683 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passed
On 23rd Nov 2017, 22,721 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Passed
On 3rd Oct 2016, 22,697 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
MOT Mileage Trend
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Brightwells
Easters Court, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0DE, England
Located in Leominster, Herefordshire, Brightwells is a physical and online auction house handling classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They conduct regular auctions and offer vehicle consignment services.
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