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G483 MGC

1989 Tvr S2

Green Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,905 mi
Last recorded78,905 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Tvr S264,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG483 MGC
MakeTvr
ModelS2
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 78,905 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 75,748 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 73,082 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 71,514 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 69,154 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 67,280 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 66,990 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 66,990 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 66,988 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2008 65,994 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 65,994 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both nearside tyres and offside rear tyre starting to crack

fuel line has been rubbing of brake flexy hose but is not leaking

nearside front foglight inoperative

Pass 5 Jun 2007 65,426 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 65,426 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

both wipers smearing screen slightly

bottom steering column bush slightly worn

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Fail 10 May 2007 65,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2006 63,739 miles
Fail 1 May 2006 63,739 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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G483 MGC is a 1989 Tvr S2 in Green with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G483 MGC, 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 G483 MGC registered?

G483 MGC is a 1989 Tvr S2, first registered on 5 September 1989.

Is G483 MGC safe to buy?

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