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Est: £3,000 - £4,000
1969 ROVER P5B 3.5 LITRE
United Kingdom • 30 Jul 2026 • Lot 51
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
A restored 1969 Rover P5B Saloon with a 3.5L V8 engine, finished in Silver Birch over Black leather. Benefits from a full respray, retrimmed interior, and mechanical improvements, accompanied by a good history file.
This classic executive saloon is presented as a well-maintained example, ideal for collectors seeking a dignified British classic with useful recent expenditure and documentation.

Condition
7
Restored, good history, some wear
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
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Odometer:
69,410 miles
SAP809G
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
In Brief:
Superb example of P5B generation 3.5 litre
Finished in Silver Birch over a Black leather interior
Owned by The Vendor for the last year
Full restoration after a long period in dry storage
Accompanied by a good level of history
Auctioneer's Notes:
A handsome and evidently cherished example of the stately Rover P5B Saloon, this 1969 car presents as a wonderfully dignified British classic with the desirable 3.5-litre V8 powerplant.
Having been dry stored from 1997 until 2016 before restoration, it has clearly benefited from considerable care and investment since returning to the road.
The Vendor purchased the vehicle in April 2025, since when it has been stored in a classic car facility in Dorchester and has covered very little mileage, reportedly less than 300 miles in that time.
Maintenance & Condition:
The car was restored following its long period of dry storage, with works including new inner and outer sills, new D-posts and door bottoms, followed by a full re...
Points of note
£610
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£11,000
Median Price (Since 2020)
£47,250
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Apr 02 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
69,393 miles
Registration Date
1969-03-14
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 03 2025 with 69,393 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- rear axle oil leak
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Passed
On Jul 01 2024 with 68,587 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Also Pivot joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All suspension bushes front and rear perishing and have slight play in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Welding repairs undersealed, Inner sills
Passed
On Sep 07 2020 with 68,400 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Passed
On Mar 01 2018 with 67,272 miles
Passed
On Feb 09 2017 with 66,571 miles
