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G171 WFG

1989 Tvr S2

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,835 mi
Last recorded137,835 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Tvr S264,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG171 WFG
MakeTvr
ModelS2
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 137,835 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play in inner arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 137,516 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 137,512 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 137,512 miles

Central Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 137,316 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 136,881 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Apr 2022 136,881 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Apr 2021 136,475 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 136,467 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs very worn and lipped

rear chassis section corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 136,247 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre tread starting to crack

Fail 8 Jun 2015 136,240 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 10 Apr 2014 136,099 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 135,678 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 135,567 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 135,152 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2007 134,399 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 134,397 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ENGINE OVERHEATING

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2006 134,392 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Tvr S2?

Based on 2,988 MOT tests across 233 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
432
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
233
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 70
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 65
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 49
position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp 47
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G171 WFG is a 1989 Tvr S2 in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1989 Tvr S2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 64,857 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Tvr S2 fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G171 WFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr S2 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Tvr S2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G171 WFG registered?

G171 WFG is a 1989 Tvr S2, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G171 WFG safe to buy?

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