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ROVER V8 Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q1, 34 ROVER V8s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 35 in 2025 Q3 — only 97% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. In all, the ROVER V8 is rarer than 70% of the 2,429 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 34 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 70% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
Trend
About the V8
The Rover V8 engine is a compact OHV V8 internal combustion engine with aluminium cylinder block and cylinder heads, designed and produced by Rover in the United Kingdom, based on a General Motors engine. It has been used in a wide range of vehicles from Rover and other manufacturers since its British debut in 1967.
ROVER V8 — questions & answers
How many ROVER V8 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 34 ROVER V8 were still registered in the UK — 12 licensed and on the road, plus 22 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the ROVER V8 rare?
The ROVER V8 is genuinely rare, with only 34 left, making it rarer than 70% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the ROVER V8 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of ROVER V8 on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most ROVER V8 use?
Most ROVER V8 run on petrol — about 97% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the ROVER V8 peak?
The ROVER V8 peaked at 35 registered in 2025 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.