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Est: £16,000 - £20,000
1971 Lotus Elan +2 S 130
United Kingdom • 29 Jul 2026 • Lot 180P
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
A desirable, big-valve Lotus Elan +2S 130 from 1971, finished in Calypso Red with a Black interior. Comprehensively restored in 1995 with a new galvanised chassis, it has covered approximately 4,000 miles since and presents very well.
This example has matching numbers, a large history file, and recent expenditure on upgrades and maintenance, making it a well-maintained classic.
Condition
7
Very good order post restoration
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
7100000567L
Chassis No:
Odometer:
4,000 miles
RND 840J
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Registration No: RND 840J Chassis No: 7100000567L MOT: T.B.A
Desirable Big Valve example of the S 130 variant
Offered for sale from a serial Lotus owner, with matching chassis and engine numbers
Comprehensively restored in 1995 including a new galvanised chassis, and still presenting well
Supplied with a large history file including the Lotus Certificate of Provenance
The original Elan débuted in 1962 with a 1,500cc engine and four-speed gearbox in a small and stylish two-seat roadster fibreglass body.
The +2 Elan followed in 1967, and then in 1971 the +2S 130 was launched with the Lotus 'Twin Cam' engine, providing an improved 126bhp hence the “130” model suffix.
It produced a maximum torque of 113lb/ft at 5,500 rpm, providing plenty of power to fully enjoy this lightweight and useable family sports car.
The +2S 130 was an appreciable step up in quality with a raft of luxury fittings from quartz halogen fog lights to a burr walnut facia and electric windows.
The Elan +2 could so...
Points of note
£2,531
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£15,064
Median Price (Since 2020)
£34,405
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Aug 14 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
98,867 miles
Registration Date
1971-03-12
MOT History
Passed
On Aug 15 2025 with 98,867 miles
Passed
On Jul 23 2024 with 98,302 miles
Passed
On Aug 04 2023 with 97,962 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- both front vertical links have slight play
Passed
On May 20 2022 with 97,718 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Passed
On May 25 2021 with 97,216 miles
Failed
On May 20 2021 with 97,216 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Minor:
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Passed
On Mar 12 2020 with 96,915 miles
Failed
On Feb 18 2020 with 96,914 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced behind front seat (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor behind front seat (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shocker top penetrating inner wing (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shocker top penetrating innerwing (5.3.2 (c))
Minor:
- Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- panel lights n/w
Passed
On Jul 13 2019 with 96,729 miles
Passed
On Jul 19 2018 with 96,383 miles
Passed
On Oct 24 2016 with 96,261 miles
Failed
On Oct 24 2016 with 96,261 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Passed
On Oct 26 2015 with 96,230 miles
Passed
On Nov 13 2014 with 85,931 miles
Passed
On Nov 12 2013 with 95,816 miles
Passed
On Nov 16 2012 with 95,786 miles
Failed
On Nov 14 2012 with 95,786 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
User Entered:
- both front tyre walls perished
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