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G851 BLP

1990 Tvr S2

Green Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,572 mi
Last recorded87,572 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Tvr S275,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG851 BLP
MakeTvr
ModelS2
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 87,572 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 87,557 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 87,315 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 87,303 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 87,196 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 86,530 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 86,360 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear view mirror not attached

Pass 31 Jul 2020 86,151 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 86,140 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 85,736 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 85,416 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 84,987 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 83,666 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 82,260 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 81,840 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 81,840 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 80,414 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 79,317 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2011 79,314 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2010 78,350 miles

front brake pipes and flexi pipes being exposed to heat from the engine

Fail 5 Jul 2010 78,350 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pipes and flexi pipes being exposed to heat from the engine

Pass 15 Jan 2009 76,771 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 76,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 76,462 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 74,785 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 74,783 miles

Brake servo excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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G851 BLP is a 1990 Tvr S2 in Green with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1990 Tvr S2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 75,013 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 S2 fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G851 BLP, 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 36 years old, this Tvr S2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G851 BLP registered?

G851 BLP is a 1990 Tvr S2, first registered on 15 May 1990.

Is G851 BLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G851 BLP shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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