Not Sold (Est: £6,000 - £8,000)
1982 TVR Tasmin Early wedge series example from long term enthusiast ownership
United Kingdom • 8 Mar 2026 • Lot 24
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1982 TVR Tasmin is an early wedge-series example with long-term enthusiast ownership, boasting a comprehensive history file and largely standard specification. While the MOT has expired, the car appears well-preserved with a distinctive wedge-era cockpit and comes with additional fibreglass body components and a car cover.
Condition
7
The car presents as a highly original and well-preserved example. There is no mention of any dents or paint damage but there is slight wear visible in paint, interior, or wheels, which is consistent with a Very Good condition rating.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
2FH5397F1
Chassis No:
Odometer:
68,611 miles
BLU 95Y
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
MOT – Expired Finished in striking red, this early wedge-series sports car presents as a highly original and well-preserved example of the marque’s distinctive 1980s design era.
Supplied new by John Britten TVR of Arkley, Hertfordshire, the car has clearly benefited from long-term enthusiast ownership and careful preservation over the years.
The vendor informs us the previous keeper owned the car for 21 years, during which time the vehicle was maintained with care and kept in largely standard specification.
Accompanying the vehicle is a comprehensive history file, including the original service record booklet showing early stamps from John Britten TVR, along with additional service invoices and paperwork documenting ongoing maintenance.
The odometer currently displays 68,611 miles, which appears consistent with the history on file.
The car was MOT tested in March 2024 at 68,236 miles, although the certificate has since expired.
The history file also includes DVLA documentation, M...
Points of note
£1,800
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,912
Median Price (Since 2020)
£16,900
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Mar 25 2025
Latest MOT Mileage
68,236 miles
Registration Date
1982-11-16
MOT History
Passed
On Mar 26 2024 with 68,236 miles
Passed
On Jul 21 2022 with 67,366 miles
Passed
On Aug 14 2021 with 66,723 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Passed
On Mar 09 2007 with 64,509 miles
Passed
On Aug 31 2005 with 64,001 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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