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G857 BLP

1990 Tvr 290 S

Green Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

99,220 mi
Last recorded99,220 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Tvr 290 S73,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG857 BLP
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 99,220 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 99,220 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 99,220 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 99,221 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 99,221 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 99,220 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 99,294 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 99,264 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 99,242 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 99,240 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2018 99,220 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 99,215 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 99,200 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 99,200 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 99,200 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 99,189 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 99,189 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 99,073 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 99,069 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both inner steering rack joints slightly worn

Pass 31 May 2011 98,874 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 31 May 2011 98,874 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 98,368 miles

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 25 Jun 2009 97,864 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 97,856 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 97,636 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 96,173 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 94,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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G857 BLP is a 1990 Tvr 290 S in Green with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 G857 BLP, 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 G857 BLP registered?

G857 BLP is a 1990 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 29 May 1990.

Is G857 BLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G857 BLP shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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