1989 TVR 280 S 2.9L Petrol · G207 DPC
1989 TVR 280 S (2.9L, petrol). First registered 10 Nov 1989. Recorded mileage 37,719 miles. MOT valid until 30 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- TVR 280 S
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,719 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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G207 DPC Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2026
- 37,719 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G207 DPC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Tvr 280 S (G207 DPC) between January 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 01 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
G207 DPC Mileage History
- 20/01/200613,408 mi
- 05/02/200713,941 mi+533 mi
- 23/01/200817,014 mi+3,073 mi
- 23/01/200817,014 mi
- 24/02/200920,399 mi+3,385 mi
- 03/02/201023,110 mi+2,711 mi
- 21/02/201125,491 mi+2,381 mi
- 22/02/201226,899 mi+1,408 mi
- 27/02/201226,899 mi
- 28/05/201328,060 mi+1,161 mi
- 02/05/201429,131 mi+1,071 mi
- 19/05/201533,901 mi+4,770 mi
- 21/05/201530,901 mi-3,000 mi
- 07/11/201735,141 mi+4,240 mi
- 14/02/201935,707 mi+566 mi
- 14/02/201935,707 mi
- 17/07/202035,996 mi+289 mi
- 28/04/202136,059 mi+63 mi
- 23/05/202236,341 mi+282 mi
- 23/05/202236,341 mi
- 13/05/202537,147 mi+806 mi
- 19/05/202537,148 mi+1 mi
- 01/06/202637,719 mi+571 mi
- 01/06/202637,719 mi
Average of roughly 1,194 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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