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G201 HOB

1990 Tvr 290 S

White Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,282 mi
Last recorded53,282 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Tvr 290 S73,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG201 HOB
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 53,282 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 53,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 52,275 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 52,269 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 52,249 miles

Slight play in steering column upper attachment

Pass 11 Apr 2018 52,114 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight play in steering column

Pass 16 Mar 2017 51,985 miles

Slight play in steering column

Pass 2 Apr 2016 51,090 miles

Slight play in steering column upper bearing

Fail 29 Mar 2016 51,090 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in steering column upper bearing

Pass 22 Jan 2015 51,079 miles

front and rear springs rusting.

Fail 12 Jan 2015 51,075 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front and rear springs rusting.

How Reliable is the Tvr 290 S?

Based on 4,357 MOT tests across 315 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
606
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
315
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 61
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 60
position lamp(s) not working 57
position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp 54
fog lamp not working 53
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G201 HOB is a 1990 Tvr 290 S in White with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1990 Tvr 290 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 73,909 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 290 S fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G201 HOB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr 290 S typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Tvr 290 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G201 HOB registered?

G201 HOB is a 1990 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 1 June 1990.

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