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B891 TVR

1991 Tvr 290 S

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,985 mi
Last recorded44,985 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Tvr 290 S63,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB891 TVR
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 44,985 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 42,864 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 42,820 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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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B891 TVR is a 1991 Tvr 290 S in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Tvr 290 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 63,398 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 B891 TVR, 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 35 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 B891 TVR registered?

B891 TVR is a 1991 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 15 March 1991.

Is B891 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B891 TVR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B891 TVR have outstanding finance?

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