£38,500 (Est: £20,000 - £22,000)
1970 ROVER 3.5 LITRE AUTO
Mathewsons • UK • 23 Aug 2026
Market Position:
World Record
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£38,500 (Est: £20,000 - £22,000)
1970 ROVER 3.5 LITRE AUTO
UK • 23 Aug 2026 • Lot 92
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
A 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto that sold for significantly over its estimate, fetching £38,500. The car boasts a substantial history file, recent mechanical attention including carburetor work and a new transmission, plus a comprehensive repaint and interior refurbishment.
Condition
7
The vehicle is described as a 'splendid example' and not a 'concours car'. It has undergone a comprehensive repaint and interior refurbishment, and mechanical work including carburettor attention and fuel hose replacement. A new transmission and torque converter were fitted around 2,000 miles ago. While well-maintained and dry-stored, the vendor's statement that it's not a concours car suggests it has some wear or imperfections expected for a vehicle of its age, aligning with a 'Very Good' rating.
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12,272 miles (via 2017 MOT)
BWD 538J
1970
Auction
Automatic
RHD
United Kingdom
£38,500 (Est: £20,000 - £22,000)
1970 ROVER 3.5 LITRE AUTO
Mathewsons • UK • 23 Aug 2026
Market Position:
World Record
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Description
Make: ROVER Model: 3.5 LITRE AUTO Registration: BWD 538J
Engine Size (cc): 3528 Year of Manufacture: 1970 Date First Registered: 16/03/1971 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING You can view from: Saturday 15 August 2026 - Tuesday 18 August 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
Expired
Expired on 24th Jun 2018
Latest MOT mileage:
12,272 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 26th May 2017, 12,272 miles
Passed
On 31st May 2016, 12,041 miles
Passed
On 4th Jun 2015, 11,723 miles
Passed
On 30th May 2014, 11,271 miles
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Auction House Headquarters
Mathewsons
Pickering Road, Thornton-le-Dale, Pickering, Yorkshire, YO18 7LH
Operating from Pickering, North Yorkshire, Mathewsons is a physical auction house dealing in classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They hold regular live auctions and provide vehicle consignment services.
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