£10,250 (Est: £7,000 - £8,000)
1968 ROVER 3.5 LITRE AUTO
Mathewsons • UK • 25 Jun 2026
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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£10,250 (Est: £7,000 - £8,000)
1968 ROVER 3.5 LITRE AUTO
UK • 25 Jun 2026 • Lot 540
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1968 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, a classic with significant recent mechanical and cosmetic work, including a refurbished gearbox and a resprayed wing, sold for £10,250 against a higher estimate. It comes with extensive documentation and passed its latest MOT with no advisories, indicating a well-cared-for vehicle.
Condition
8
The car has had several recent mechanical and cosmetic attentions, including a refurbished gearbox, carb tuning, a resprayed wing, and a re-stitched driver's seat. It also passed its most recent MOT with no advisories. While not perfect, these indicate a car in excellent, well-maintained condition with only minor imperfections expected for its age.
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52,174 miles (via 2026 MOT)
GMB 531G
1968
Auction
Automatic
RHD
United Kingdom
£10,250 (Est: £7,000 - £8,000)
1968 ROVER 3.5 LITRE AUTO
Mathewsons • UK • 25 Jun 2026
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
Mileage: Please refer to the photos for mileage showing Make: ROVER Model: 3.5 LITRE AUTO Registration: GMB 531G
Engine Size (cc): 3528 Year of Manufacture: 1968 Date First Registered: 25/10/1968 MOT Expiry Date: 29/03/2027 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING You can view from: Wednesday 17 June 2026 - Tuesday 23 June 2026
Price Analysis vs Other P5s
£810
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,614
Median Price (Since 2020)
£38,500
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 29th Mar 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
52,174 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 30th Mar 2026, 52,174 miles
Passed
On 17th Mar 2025, 50,697 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust mounting defective 2nd from rear (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On 21st Mar 2024, 49,839 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Failed
On 15th Feb 2024, 49,838 miles
There were 9 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear y bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear y bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
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