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J103 LGA

1991 Tvr 290 S

White Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,932 mi
Last recorded74,932 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Tvr 290 S63,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ103 LGA
MakeTvr
Model290 S
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 74,932 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 74,502 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 74,502 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 74,347 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 74,347 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 73,910 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 73,351 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 73,102 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 72,169 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 72,169 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 71,522 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 71,240 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 71,240 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 70,898 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 70,796 miles

air filter broken up

chassis corroded

coolant leak

Pass 31 Jan 2012 70,585 miles

tyres out of shape chassis corroded. fuel guage inop

Fail 31 Jan 2012 70,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 70,584 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Coolant leak

all tyres out of shape

bottom steering column bearing noisey

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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J103 LGA is a 1991 Tvr 290 S in White with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 J103 LGA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J103 LGA registered?

J103 LGA is a 1991 Tvr 290 S, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J103 LGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J103 LGA shows 18 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.

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