CarVerify

Free Car Check

G5 YOR

1990 Tvr 290 S

Blue Petrol 2933cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

91,754 mi
Last recorded91,754 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Tvr 290 S73,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Tvr
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 YOR
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc
View full Tvr 290 S reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 91,754 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 90,153 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 87,859 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 87,003 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 85,815 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 84,893 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 83,467 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 83,215 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold to cylinder head (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 82,803 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 82,251 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 81,611 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 80,402 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 79,596 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 79,009 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 78,410 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 77,524 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 74,157 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 71,671 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 68,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 28 May 2008 68,229 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 64,763 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 60,758 miles

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
Full Tvr 290 S reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G5 YOR is a 1990 Tvr 290 S in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G5 YOR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G5 YOR?

You can check the full history of G5 YOR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G5 YOR registered?

G5 YOR is a 1990 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 29 June 1990.

Is G5 YOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 YOR shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G5 YOR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G5 YOR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.