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G234 RGD

1989 Tvr Tasmin

Red Petrol 3905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

68,617 mi
Last recorded68,617 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Tvr Tasmin57,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG234 RGD
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 68,617 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 67,199 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 66,157 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 64,436 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 62,490 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 60,209 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 59,048 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 59,033 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2019 58,566 miles

Nearside Rear drive shaft outer UJ has slight play

Pass 14 Mar 2018 57,680 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 57,680 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 57,551 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 57,551 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 57,518 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 57,480 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

Pass 31 May 2011 56,430 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 56,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 56,229 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 55,945 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 55,554 miles
Fail 4 May 2005 55,554 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Tvr Tasmin?

Based on 6,420 MOT tests across 605 vehicles.

76.8%
Pass Rate
454
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
605
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 216
parking brake recording little or no effort 173
Headlamp aim too low 156
brake binding 143
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
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G234 RGD is a 1989 Tvr Tasmin in Red with a 3,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1989 Tvr Tasmin models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 57,818 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 Tasmin fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G234 RGD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Tasmin typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 37 years old, this Tvr Tasmin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G234 RGD registered?

G234 RGD is a 1989 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 20 November 1989.

Is G234 RGD safe to buy?

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