£15,750 • £15,000 - £17,000
1972 Buick Riviera 'Boat-Tail
United Kingdom • 9 Nov 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1972 Buick Riviera 'Boat-Tail' is a dramatically styled coupé, known for its iconic design. It features a 7.5-liter V8 engine, recent engine rebuild with invoices over £10,000, and has been under UK ownership for 19 years.
Condition
7
The car is described as kept in fine form for classic car shows, and recently had an engine rebuild. However, the description mentions an odometer reading, implying usage and potential wear, and the general age of the vehicle suggests that while well-maintained, it's not in pristine condition.
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Automatic
Transmission:
4Y87U2H932803
Chassis No:
Odometer:
83,881 miles
MCY 221L
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
SUMMARY One of the most dramatically styled Coupés of its era thanks to the iconic 'Boat-Tail' rear and offered from 19 years of UK-ownership.
Exterior
Points of note
£864
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£17,089
Median Price (Since 2020)
£150,386
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Oct 26 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
83,893 miles
Registration Date
1972-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Oct 27 2025 with 83,893 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Passed
On Jul 05 2024 with 83,560 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Passed
On Apr 12 2019 with 82,232 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed
On Apr 11 2019 with 82,232 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Major:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Front Position lamp not working o/s and n/s (4.2.1 (a))
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Minor:
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jul 05 2017 with 81,870 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On Jun 20 2015 with 81,802 miles
Passed
On Jul 12 2013 with 80,988 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On Aug 18 2012 with 80,504 miles
Failed
On Jul 16 2012 with 80,433 miles
There was 1 defect noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- (Dangerous) Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Passed
On Jul 14 2011 with 79,710 miles
Failed
On Jul 08 2011 with 79,689 miles
There were 5 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- (Dangerous) Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- (Dangerous) Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On Jul 09 2010 with 78,675 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Passed
On Jul 08 2009 with 77,933 miles
Passed
On Jul 07 2008 with 77,106 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Passed
On Jul 05 2007 with 74,759 miles
Passed
On Jun 26 2006 with 73,097 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
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