2006 Rover 75 V8 Connoisseur SE

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Highlights

One of 74 UK supplied cars
Low mileage for year
The last great Rover V8 saloon
Less than 500 miles since last service
256bhp Mustang V8 with LPG conversion from new
MOT to Aril 2025

The Appeal

There’s no obvious reason why Rover’s spirited engineering team dropped a Mustang V8 into the venerable Rover 75 and switched drive to the rear wheels. It cost a fortune and they were never going to sell many. But let us be very glad they did because they created the last great Rover V8 saloon, the final sign off in a long and illustrious tradition.

It was a fitting end. The few who have sampled the handful of production cars know that the 75 V8 is arguably the best of that run of eight pot saloons. Here is your chance to join that select band.

This 2006 75 V8 is one of the 74 RHD Rover-branded - rather than MG-branded - cars. The seller describes it, accurately, as a real “wolf in sheep’s clothing!” Beneath the bonnet is that grunty 4.6L V8 from the Mustang whilst inside is the sort of leather and wood luxury you expect of a Rover.

To all that heart appeal, this one adds a touch of rational sense - it has a LPG fuel system that was fitted when the car was new.

This is a low mileage and very well maintained example of what must surely be a nail-on future classic. It has been recently serviced and has a long MOT to April 2025. One not to miss.

History and Paperwork

First registered in May 2006, originally T900ROY
Just 3 keepers
Fitted with Durafuel LPG system from new, original cost of £2,420
LPG Conversion Certificate
V5c In former keeper's name
MoT valid to April 2025
Service Book with 18 stamps to 70,475 miles, all at Stones Garage Ltd, Birmingham
Invoice for further full service in January 2023 at 75,944 miles, just 485 miles since (£470)
LPG system serviced in July 2023, just 140 miles covered since (£380)
Fitted with new ECU in October 2021 (£1240)
Various further invoices on file
Old MoT certificates to verify mileage
Owner’s Manual
Manual for Pioneer SatNav system
Durafuel LPG system manual and warranty
Two sets of keys

**Please note – The engine warning light that appears on the dash during the video was caused by a low battery which has now been remedied. A new battery has now been installed and the warning light is no longer illuminated.

The Condition

Metallic silver paintwork in impressive condition
Smart interior black leather interior
Black leather seats with white piping
Electrically adjustable memory seats
Mild creasing to front leather with no damage
Light walnut dash, centre console and steering wheel
All wood undamaged with a good shine
Rear seats virtually unused according to seller
Clean light grey carpets protected by smart mats
Original roof lining with some age marks
Good door cards
Cream coloured retro style Rover gauges, all appear to function correctly
Virtually unmarked steering wheel, grey leather with wood inserts
Clean boot space with grey carpet
LPG tank installed behind rear seats, hidden behind grey carpet.
All glass and light lenses in great condition
Parking sensors
Virtually unmarked 17 inch multi spoke alloy wheels
Lightly worn tyres
Discrete twin exhausts beneath rear bumper
Correct badging and trim in good condition
Clean and virtually corrosion free underside according to seller

The Mechanics

Powerful 4.6 litre V8 Mustang engine (256bhp)
Four speed automatic gearbox
Tidy and well cared for engine bay, professionally installed LPG system
Front discs and pads fitted at 70,575 miles
Service book with 18 stamps, all from same garage, 2006-2016
Invoice for full service 485 miles ago
New battery
LPG system functions properly, 140 miles since last system service

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