1991 TVR V8S 3.9L Petrol · J554 JUY

The TVR V8S presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 11 August 2025 at 40,507 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken four-year sequence of clean MOT outcomes. The vehicle shows no worsening faults, no recurring advisories, and no structural or mechanical concerns raised by any examiner across the available history. Annual mileage remains exceptionally low for a 35-year-old sports car. Between the 18 March 2022 test at 39,248 miles and the 28 July 2023 test at 39,738 miles the car covered just 490 miles, and by 31 July 2024 it had reached 40,186 miles. The latest record adds only 321 miles in the following year. This equates to roughly 1,157 miles per annum against its age, confirming long-term light use or extended periods in storage rather than active daily driving. A clean MOT sheet does not exempt the buyer from physical inspection. Low-use TVRs of this era are prone to perished rubber suspension bushes, degraded coolant hoses, and corrosion in chassis outriggers or floor pan sections that an MOT tester may not flag if within tolerance. The lack of advisories across 2022 to 2025 suggests the previous keeper addressed consumables before each test, yet standing time invites seized brake calipers and flat-spotted tyres. Prospective buyers should confirm brake disc condition, check for binding caused by inactive calipers, and inspect exhaust emissions for mixture drift from infrequent running. Verify underneath for structural rust at suspension mounting points. The documented history supports a well-kept example, but the age and low mileage demand hands-on verification beyond the certificate.