1989 TVR 290 S 2.9L Petrol · TVR 271X
1989 TVR 290 S (2.9L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1989. Recorded mileage 70,161 miles. MOT valid until 12/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- TVR 290 S
- Year / Origin
- 1989
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,161 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 2933cc
TVR 271X Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2026
- 70,161 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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TVR 271X Mileage History
- 20/07/200668,356 mi
- 20/07/200668,356 mi
- 27/07/200769,235 mi+879 mi
- 01/08/200869,499 mi+264 mi
- 01/08/200869,499 mi
- 26/04/201069,518 mi+19 mi
- 01/07/201369,922 mi+404 mi
- 05/07/201369,940 mi+18 mi
- 20/04/202470,027 mi+87 mi
- 18/06/202570,099 mi+72 mi
- 27/06/202570,132 mi+33 mi
- 14/09/202670,161 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly 90 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
TVR 271X MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Tvr 290 S (TVR 271X) between July 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Battery insecure (1.9.1)”.
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