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Est: £18,000 - £22,000
1972 Rover P6 4500 S
United Kingdom • 29 Jul 2026 • Lot 33P
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1970s Rover P6 'Beastie' boasts a 4.5-litre V8 engine with a 5-speed manual gearbox and underwent extensive restoration in the late 1990s. Finished in Almond with a Huntsman roof and Sandalwood interior, it's a unique example of the last P-Series Rovers.
Condition
8
Extensive restoration suggests excellent condition.
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Manual
Transmission:
48102943A
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
MBD 307K
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Registration No: MBD 307KChassis No: 48102943AMOT: Exempt
A unique example and known as ‘Beastie’
4.5-litre V8 Stage 3 mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox with power steering
Subject to an extensive restoration in the late 1990s when the transformation took place
Finished in Almond with a Huntsman Roof and Sandalwood Boxpleat Ambla Interior
The last of the P-Series Rovers, the P6 was introduced in October 1963.
Designed in-house by Spen King, David Bache and Gordon Bashford, the newcomer featured a pontoon chassis, pushrod independent front suspension and four-wheel disc brakes.
Winner of the first European Car of the Year Award in four-cylinder guise, the P6 could be had with 3.5-litre V8 power from 1968.
Equipped with three-speed automatic transmission as standard, Motor magazine found the Rover 3500 capable of 0-60mph in 9.5 seconds and 117mph.
Launched in 1970, MKII variants had boot-mounted batteries, power bulge bonnets and revised rear lights.
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Points of note
£2,689
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,500
Median Price (Since 2020)
£7,000
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Nov 29 2018
Latest MOT Mileage
40,610 miles
Registration Date
1972-01-01
MOT History
Passed
On Nov 30 2017 with 40,610 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak DIFF AREA
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passed
On Nov 23 2016 with 39,198 miles
Passed
On Oct 17 2015 with 38,935 miles
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