1972 Porsche 911 2.4L Petrol · 911 BD
1972 Porsche 911 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1972. Recorded mileage 78,121 miles. MOT expired on 01 Nov 2025. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 1972
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,121 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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911 BD Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/11/2024
- 78,121 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
911 BD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1972 Porsche 911 (911 BD) between October 2024 and November 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
911 BD Mileage History
- 24/10/202478,117 mi
- 02/11/202478,121 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 163 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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