1991 TVR 290 S3.9L Petrol

The 1991 TVR 290 S presents a stable roadworthiness trend. The most recent test on 29 April 2024 at 57,088 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded. Prior tests on 28 July 2023 at 56,930 miles and 21 June 2022 at 56,612 miles also passed clean. No advisories or mechanical faults appear across the three-year record. The mileage pattern reflects exceptionally light use for a 35-year-old vehicle. The odometer moved only 476 miles between June 2022 and April 2024, averaging roughly 238 miles per year. At 57,088 total miles, the car has covered about 1,631 miles annually since manufacture. The sparse, clean MOT history offers no evidence of rapid accumulation or neglected intervals, though three tests alone give a limited window into long-term care. A buyer should still inspect the car in person for age-related issues the MOT may not capture. Low mileage combined with standing time raises the risk of perished rubber suspension bushes, cracked hoses, and corrosion on chassis members or outriggers. The tester recorded no structural defects, but TVR's steel chassis demands a close check for rust at suspension mounting points. Brake discs, calipers, and flexible lines should be examined for seizure after prolonged inactivity. Engine ancillaries, fuel lines, and exhaust emissions components warrant verification despite the clean passes. The record implies a carefully stored vehicle, yet physical inspection remains essential before purchase.