£1,125
1971 Rover 2000 SC
Brightwells • UK • 5 Aug 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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£1,125
1971 Rover 2000 SC
UK • 5 Aug 2026 • Lot 47
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1971 Rover 2000SC, a technologically advanced car for its era, comes from a deceased estate with just two owners since new and is offered at no reserve, with proceeds going to the British Heart Foundation. While running well and retaining an original interior, it has some bodywork blemishes and will require servicing before returning to the road.
Condition
6
The car is described as being in reasonable condition for its year and mileage, with the odd bodywork blemish and a pleasingly original interior. It starts and runs nicely but will benefit from a thorough service and check-over. This aligns with a 'Good' rating, indicating moderate wear and some reconditioning needed.
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86,177 miles
43604104A
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
CUE753J
1971
Auction
£1,125
1971 Rover 2000 SC
Brightwells • UK • 5 Aug 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
Description From a deceased estate; just two owners from new, the current for 48 years; good running order; sale proceeds being donated to The British Heart Foundation Launched in 1963, the Rover 2000 P6 was an extremely radical design for its time and positively bristled with technical innovations.
In fact it was so well received that it won the inaugural European Car of the Year award in 1964.
Initially only available with a 1,987cc inline-four engine featuring an overhead camshaft, a single SU carb and a ‘Heron’ head design where the combustion chambers were cast into the piston crowns, it produced 104bhp.
Driving through a four-speed manual gearbox, this made it good for a top speed of 110mph.
When a 124bhp twin carb version came out, the SC designation (Single Carburettor) was added to distinguish it from the slightly more powerful TC version.
Built like the Citroën DS, the P6 used a structural monocoque base unit with non-stressed, bolt-on outer body panels.
Its safety-focu...
Price Analysis vs Other P6 2000s
£366
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£3,764
Median Price (Since 2020)
£10,250
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 30th Sept 2018
Latest MOT mileage:
86,171 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 5th Sept 2017, 86,171 miles
Passed
On 9th Sept 2016, 86,122 miles
Passed
On 10th Sept 2015, 86,029 miles
Passed
On 6th Sept 2014, 85,949 miles
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Auction House Headquarters
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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