£11,812
1985 Rover Vitesse 3500 EFI ****** A late-model 3.5-litre fuel injected V8 SD1 with desirable extras
Hampson Auctions • UK • 28 Jul 2024
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£11,812
1985 Rover Vitesse 3500 EFI ****** A late-model 3.5-litre fuel injected V8 SD1 with desirable extras
UK • 28 Jul 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1985 Rover Vitesse EFI is a late-model 3.5-litre fuel injected V8 SD1 finished in desirable silver metallic with a crushed velour interior. It has a five-speed manual gearbox, a premium Springalex handcrafted leather steering wheel, a period trip computer, Philips ‘Hi-Power’ radio-cassette and glossy walnut veneer wood trim. The odometer reads 109,000 miles, while the V5 is present and the MOT is valid until November 2024.
Condition
6
The vendor describes the car as being in good condition throughout, including engine, transmission, bodywork, paintwork and interior. The listing also mentions that it "has been well looked after."
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109,000 miles
SARRREWZ7CM325968
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
B263 LPB
1985
Auction
£11,812
1985 Rover Vitesse 3500 EFI ****** A late-model 3.5-litre fuel injected V8 SD1 with desirable extras
Hampson Auctions • UK • 28 Jul 2024
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
This 1985 Rover Vitesse EFI is a late-model 3.5-litre fuel injected V8 SD1 finished in desirable silver metallic with a crushed velour interior.
Sporting the iconic ‘Vitesse’ lower body graphics, deep front bumper air dam and multi-spoke alloy wheels, it has a fantastically purposeful appearance.
The chunky tailgate spoiler, ‘Vitesse’ badge and beefy exhaust also underline its sporting credentials.
In contrast to the more luxurious Rover Vanden Plas automatic, it has a five-speed manual gearbox, and this car is also fitted with a premium Springalex handcrafted leather steering wheel.
Further desirable extras include a period trip computer, Philips ‘Hi-Power’ radio-cassette and glossy walnut veneer wood trim.
First registered in January 1985, the vendor has owned ‘B263 LBP’ for two years.
They describe it as being in ‘good’ condition throughout, including engine, transmission, bodywork, paintwork and interior.
They say it has a lot of service history and paperwork, plus a big box...
Price Analysis vs Other SD1 Vitesses
£6,000
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£16,650
Median Price (Since 2020)
£64,320
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 7th Apr 2026
Latest MOT mileage:
111,917 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 8th Apr 2025, 111,917 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Steering wheel has movement up and down
- Idle speed fluctuates
Failed
On 8th Apr 2025, 111,917 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Advisory:
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Steering wheel has movement up and down
- Idle speed fluctuates
Passed
On 10th Nov 2023, 108,168 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Failed
On 10th Nov 2023, 108,168 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
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