£6,500 - £8,500
1971 Rover P6 3500
United Kingdom • 18 Feb 2026 • Lot 31
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1971 Rover P6 3500 boasts a Buick-derived V8 engine, automatic transmission, and a distinctive Mexico Brown exterior with a tan interior. With 71,986 miles and extensive documentation, it represents a well-maintained example of Rover's engineering.
Condition
7
Well-cared for, minor wear visible.
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
45109715A
Chassis No:
Odometer:
71,986 miles
KGW404K
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Buick-derived V8 3,528cc engine; showing only 71,986 miles; wonderfully period shade of Mexico BrownLaunched in 1968, the Rover P6 3500 brought a welcome dose of modernity to the marque’s line-up, pairing the already well-regarded P6 chassis with the light and willing Buick-derived V8.
The result was a vehicle of unusual sophistication for its class: supple, brisk and beautifully composed, with a level of engineering that earned Rover a reputation for building cars for discerning rather than the flamboyant.As a 3500, it benefits from Rover’s smooth and effortlessly flexible automatic transmission, a unit that suits the relaxed, long-legged character of the V8 particularly well.First registered in October 1971, this example is finished in a wonderfully period shade of Mexico Brown, a colour that sits particularly well on the P6’s crisp lines and pairs neatly with its tan interior.
Showing 71,986 miles, it has clearly led a steady and well-cared-for life, the current V5C recording only...
Points of note
£806
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,451
Median Price (Since 2020)
£29,509
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jan 21 2027
Latest MOT Mileage
71,953 miles
Registration Date
1971-10-20
MOT History
Passed
On Jan 22 2026 with 71,953 miles
Passed
On Sep 14 2022 with 71,889 miles
Failed
On Sep 14 2022 with 71,885 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Major:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Passed
On Sep 27 2021 with 71,552 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Fluid leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Failed
On Sep 13 2021 with 71,543 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Fluid leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Passed
On Sep 25 2020 with 71,201 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Minor:
- Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Passed
On Sep 17 2019 with 70,593 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower hub mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower hub mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passed
On Sep 10 2018 with 70,220 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- rear di dion tube gaiter perishing
- parking brake efficiency only just met at 16%
Passed
On Oct 10 2017 with 69,879 miles
Failed
On Sep 14 2017 with 69,869 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Advisory:
- Rear radius arm bushes worn
Passed
On Sep 14 2016 with 69,406 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing (2.4.G.2)
Failed
On Sep 14 2016 with 69,402 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Sep 09 2015 with 67,436 miles
Passed
On Sep 15 2014 with 66,623 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On Sep 16 2013 with 66,071 miles
Passed
On Sep 24 2012 with 64,922 miles
Passed
On Sep 09 2011 with 63,560 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Sep 15 2010 with 61,999 miles
Passed
On Sep 30 2009 with 60,216 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- handbrake requires adjustment.
- slight fluid leak from power steering pump.
Passed
On Oct 02 2008 with 59,844 miles
Passed
On Oct 08 2007 with 59,075 miles
Passed
On Sep 29 2006 with 58,317 miles
Failed
On Sep 29 2006 with 58,317 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Passed
On Sep 07 2005 with 57,873 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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