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G999 RKO

1989 Tvr S2

Red Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

31,891 mi
Last recorded31,891 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Tvr S264,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG999 RKO
MakeTvr
ModelS2
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 31,891 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 31,631 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 31,368 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 31,061 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 30,772 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 30,310 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 29,999 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 29,691 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 29,144 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 28,799 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 28,157 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 27,560 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 27,513 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 26,708 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 25,445 miles

both front indicator lens damaged

oil leak around gearbox area

play in steering column bushes

Pass 13 Jul 2012 24,669 miles

Oil leak

steering colum has some play at top and bottom

Pass 15 Jul 2011 23,885 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 23,885 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 23,639 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 23,603 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 23,600 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 23,596 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 23,596 miles

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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G999 RKO is a 1989 Tvr S2 in Red with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G999 RKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G999 RKO registered?

G999 RKO is a 1989 Tvr S2, first registered on 1 December 1989.

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