£5,060 (Est: £3,000 - £4,000)
1979 ROVER 3500 SD1 V8
Humbert & Ellis • UK • 29 Jun 2026
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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£5,060 (Est: £3,000 - £4,000)
1979 ROVER 3500 SD1 V8
UK • 29 Jun 2026 • Lot 9
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1979 Rover 3500 SD1 V8, a rare survivor with only 85,654 miles and a distinctive yellow velour interior, is a fast-appreciating modern classic with fewer than 400 examples from its year remaining.
With a sensible guide price of £3000-£4000, it needs light commissioning to be a daily driver, representing a great opportunity to own an iconic British saloon.
Condition
7
The car starts and drives but will likely need some lightweight commissioning to bring it up to daily driving level. This indicates it's in good, usable condition but not perfect.
/ 10
85,654 miles
09796
LHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
MGN813V
1979
Auction
£5,060 (Est: £3,000 - £4,000)
1979 ROVER 3500 SD1 V8
Humbert & Ellis • UK • 29 Jun 2026
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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Description
1979 ROVER 3500 SD1 V8 A striking combination of executive refinement and V8 performance, this 1979 Rover 3500 V8 represents one of the most iconic British saloons of its era.
Known internally as the SD1, the model marked a bold departure in design and engineering for Rover, blending practicality with unmistakable sporting character. Styled with clear inspiration from contemporary Italian fastback designs, the SD1’s sleek, aerodynamic profile set it apart from traditional three-box saloons.
Its long bonnet, sharply sloping rear, and wide stance give the car a purposeful presence, while the large rear hatchback adds a level of versatility rarely seen in executive cars of the period. At its heart lies the renowned 3.5-litre all-alloy V8 engine, delivering smooth, effortless power and a distinctive burbling exhaust note.
Paired with either a manual or automatic transmission, the 3500 V8 offers strong performance and relaxed high-speed cruising, making it ideally suited to long-distance...
Price Analysis vs Other SD1s
£530
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,900
Median Price (Since 2020)
£23,200
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 25th Feb 2021
Latest MOT mileage:
83,825 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 26th Feb 2020, 83,825 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- nearside front tyre is perished
Failed
On 25th Feb 2020, 83,821 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Central bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Central bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside rear tyre perished
MOT Mileage Trend
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Auction House Headquarters
Humbert & Ellis
Spella Barn, Lower Boddington, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 6XX
Based in Daventry, Northamptonshire, Humbert & Ellis is a physical auction house dealing in classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They hold live auctions and provide vehicle consignment and appraisal services.
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