2006 Rover 75 V8 Connoisseur

Highlights


  • Low Mileage
  • Low Owners
  • Good condition all round 
 

The Appeal


One of the last models Rover built before bankruptcy, this 75 V8 is a subtly handsome car with a luxurious interior and a smooth ride. The 4.6 litre V8 engine, lifted out of a Mustang, adds to the intrigue and driving experience. 
 
Approximately 150 of the V8s carried the Rover badge, having been dressed up as the MG ZT. This example has been well cared for during its time and even had an LPG system fitted, which has now been removed. Its condition is telling as the exterior and interior have very little wear and tear. 
 
Recently won through our auctions, it’s now back with only a few hundred more miles and having had the LPG system removed. So if you missed it the first time round, now’s your chance.



The history and paperwork


  • V5 Present and correct
  • MOT to August 2024
  • Full set of service stamps
  • Previous MOTs document the low mileage
  • Owners Manuals 
  • Documents for the Rover Freeview TV 
  • Invoices for new pads and discs 



The Interior


  • Black leather seats with white piping
  • Leather and wood steering wheel in great condition
  • Door cards, dashboard, headlining and trim all present very well
  • Sunroof
  • Rear Middle seatbelt has been replaced
  • Original Rover sat nav and television
  • Dual zone climate control
  • Electric seats
  • Reversing sensors



The Exterior


  • Very good condition throughout
  • Original Rover alloy wheels in very good condition with one showing some signs of light kerbing
  • Light lenses, trim, bright work and windows all in very good condition
  • Mustang badge on the rear
  • Some very minor wear and tear marks, much lower than expected with a car this age however
  • Powerfold mirrors added



The Mechanics


  • Very low mileage 
  • Long MOT
  • Serviced in 2022 at 30,845 miles
  • 4.6-litre Ford Mustang engine 
  • Undersides present well



Summary


A rare sight in Rover form, this V8 has been well cared for during its time with sympathetic owners and light use. It is a lot of car for the money and one last hurrah from a long standing British manufacturer.

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Vehicle specification
  • Year 2006
  • Make Rover
  • Model 75
  • Colour
  • Odometer 31,240 Miles
  • Engine size 4601
Auction Details
  • Seller Type Private
  • Town Bedford
  • Location Bedfordshire
  • Country United Kingdom

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