1972 Alfa Romeo GT 2.0L Petrol · TFS 104K

The sole recorded test on 14 January 2022 at 5,823 miles returned a clean pass with no advisories or defects. Because the car is MOT-exempt by age, the four-year gap since that voluntary test reflects legislative status rather than a lapse in mandatory testing. The maintenance trend is impossible to gauge from a single data point, though the clean sheet suggests the car presented well at that time. The recorded mileage of 5,823 miles across 54 years averages roughly 108 miles annually, confirming extremely light use or extended periods off the road. No mileage discrepancies appear in the record, but the absence of annual tests removes the usual mileage verification chain. Such low accumulation often points to a vehicle that has spent significant time static, which brings its own degradation risks distinct from wear. A physical inspection must prioritise the effects of long-term storage over conventional wear. Brake hydraulics are a primary concern; fluid absorbs moisture over years of inactivity, leading to internal corrosion in calipers, wheel cylinders, and master cylinders. Rubber components — suspension bushes, brake hoses, fuel lines, and coolant hoses — will have perished regardless of mileage. Tyres may show tread depth but suffer sidewall cracking and flat-spotting. The fuel tank and carburettors likely contain varnish deposits from stale petrol. Structural corrosion needs close examination on the Alfa’s known trap points: front crossmember, inner sills, floor pans, and rear spring mounts, as moisture traps develop even in dry storage. Electrical connectors and the charging system should be verified for green corrosion and high resistance.