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G812 TVR

1990 Tvr S1

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,498 mi
Last recorded57,498 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Tvr S159,319 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG812 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelS1
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 57,498 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play found in steering uj

Fail 11 Apr 2026 57,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play found in steering colomn uj

Pass 2 Oct 2024 55,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 55,388 miles

Slight play in steering coupling

Pass 17 May 2018 55,111 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 54,816 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 54,181 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 53,814 miles

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 53,152 miles

ignition switch faulty

Pass 2 Apr 2012 52,884 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 52,880 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 50,534 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 49,672 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 49,672 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Coolant leak

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 49,436 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 48,863 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 48,806 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 46,747 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr S1?

Based on 1,615 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
538
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 34
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 32
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 30
Stop lamp not working 28
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G812 TVR is a 1990 Tvr S1 in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1990 Tvr S1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 59,319 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Tvr S1 fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G812 TVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr S1 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 36 years old, this Tvr S1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G812 TVR registered?

G812 TVR is a 1990 Tvr S1, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G812 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G812 TVR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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