ROVER · ROVER 3500 · Cars
ROVER 3500 Uncommon
As of 2026 Q2, 3,041 ROVER 3500s remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 26 (0.9%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. Tellingly, 51% are declared SORN — kept off the road in garages and barns rather than driven, the signature of a car being looked after rather than used up.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Uncommon — a few thousand still about (3,041).
Rarer than 25% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Trend
About the 3500
The Rover P6 series (named as the 2000, 2200, or 3500, depending on engine displacement) is a saloon car produced by Rover and subsequently British Leyland from 1963 to 1977 in Solihull, West Midlands, England, UK. The P6 was the first winner of the European Car of the Year award.
ROVER 3500 — questions & answers
How many ROVER 3500 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 3,041 ROVER 3500 were still registered in the UK — 1,496 licensed and on the road, plus 1,545 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the ROVER 3500 rare?
The ROVER 3500 is uncommon, with 3,041 still about, making it rarer than 25% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the ROVER 3500 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of ROVER 3500 on UK roads rose by 26 (0.9%).
What fuel do most ROVER 3500 use?
Most ROVER 3500 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the ROVER 3500 peak?
The ROVER 3500 peaked at 3,041 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.