1984 Alfa Romeo GTV 2.0L Petrol · A654 SDV

The 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV presents a stable and highly positive maintenance trend. The most recent MOT on 13 February 2025 at 83,506 miles passed with zero defects recorded. Tests in 2024 and 2022 mirror this clean bill of health. A data anomaly exists on 15 February 2023, where the vehicle failed at 80,424 miles despite no defects listed. The car passed a week later on 22 February 2023 at 80,437 miles, indicating the initial failure was likely an administrative or procedural issue rather than a sudden mechanical fault. Mileage accumulation remains exceptionally low for a vehicle of this age. Between the February 2022 test at 78,828 miles and the February 2025 test at 83,506 miles, the GTV covered just 4,678 miles over three years. The annual average hovers around 1,988 miles. The intervals between tests confirm this pattern: 1,498 miles were added between February 2022 and February 2024, followed by 1,200 miles between February 2024 and February 2025. Such minimal annual distance points to light, sporadic use rather than sustained high-mileage driving. Despite the flawless MOT record, a buyer must inspect the vehicle thoroughly for age-related degradation rather than high-mileage wear. Long periods of standing typically perish rubber suspension bushes and cause brake calipers to bind or seize. Tyres may show dry rot or sidewall cracking despite retaining legal tread depth. Structural integrity demands close scrutiny; inspect the sills, floor pans, and subframes for corrosion, a common affliction for classic Alfas stored in damp conditions. The exhaust system and fuel lines also require checking for rust and perishing. A clean MOT history proves the car met minimum standards on test day, but the physical realities of a 42-year-old vehicle sitting idle demand a rigorous pre-purchase inspection.