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1972 Triumph Spitfire ****** Highly original example with a highly credible 21,000 recorded miles
United Kingdom • 19 Jul 2026 • Lot Lot 16
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1972 Triumph Spitfire is a highly original example with a credible 21,000 miles, offered with no reserve. It features a classic red exterior, black interior, and Minilite-style wheels, accompanied by original documentation.
Condition
9
The car is described as highly original with a credible 21,000 recorded miles. It retains a pleasingly original appearance, with a well-presented interior and a tidy engine bay. While there was a mileage discrepancy noted on a past MOT, the overall condition strongly supports the low mileage. It's offered without reserve, suggesting it's in near-perfect condition with only minor signs of use consistent with its age and low mileage.
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Manual
Transmission:
FH.41963
Chassis No:
Odometer:
21,000 miles
KMB 844L
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
MOT – Exempt The Triumph Spitfire remains one of Britain's best-loved classic sports cars, offering lightweight handling, simple mechanicals and timeless Michelotti styling.
Produced throughout the 1960s and 1970s, the Spitfire continues to enjoy a loyal following thanks to its engaging driving experience and straightforward ownership.
First registered in 1972, this attractive example is presented in red with a black interior and black soft top.
The vendor advises that the odometer displays just 21,000 miles, a figure believed to be genuine and highly credible given the car's exceptionally original condition.
While there is a mileage discrepancy recorded on an MOT dated 9 July 2015, this appears consistent with an MOT data entry error, and the overall condition of the vehicle strongly supports the low recorded mileage.
The car has clearly been cherished throughout its life and retains a pleasingly original appearance.
The interior remains well presented with its original-style da...
Points of note
£247
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,028
Median Price (Since 2020)
£24,179
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jan 17 2021
Latest MOT Mileage
19,878 miles
Registration Date
1972-09-08
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 18 2019 with 19,878 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- passenger seat frame damaged
Failed
On Jun 13 2019 with 19,873 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake lines (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passed
On Feb 22 2018 with 19,857 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Oil leak
- Rear Oil leak
Passed
On Feb 28 2017 with 19,793 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Passed
On Feb 17 2016 with 19,669 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed
On Feb 17 2016 with 19,669 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Passed
On Jan 19 2015 with 19,486 miles
Failed
On Jan 08 2015 with 19,483 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Passed
On Dec 11 2013 with 18,503 miles
Failed
On Nov 27 2013 with 18,480 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
User Entered:
- all required welding marked yellow
Passed
On Nov 28 2012 with 17,620 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
User Entered:
- n/s/r wheel arch area corrosion
- Oil leak
Passed
On Nov 03 2011 with 16,205 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
User Entered:
- general underbody corroded
- Oil leak
Passed
On Oct 21 2010 with 14,604 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Passed
On Nov 03 2009 with 13,124 miles
Passed
On Oct 13 2008 with 11,872 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Passed
On Oct 09 2007 with 10,877 miles
Passed
On Oct 11 2006 with 9,597 miles
Failed
On Oct 05 2006 with 9,562 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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