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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the TVR 290s. Check any 290s by registration number below.

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72.7%

Avg Pass Rate

-16.0%

vs TVR Avg

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Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

TVR 290s — MOT Reliability Overview

The TVR 290s has an average MOT pass rate of 72.7%, which is 16.0 percentage points below the TVR brand average of 88.7%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your 290s on the road.

Before buying a used TVR 290s, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the TVR 290s performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 11 vehicles

72.7%Average
TVR average: 88.7%
Mileage at 5yr

54k mi

Other TVR Models

Compare MOT reliability across TVR models.

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91.2% pass rate

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91.5% pass rate

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93.2% pass rate

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89.1% pass rate

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85.4% pass rate

TVR 280 S

81.5% pass rate

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Advisory vs Failure

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See detailed fault analysis for TVR 290s

TVR 290s — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the TVR 290s MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the TVR 290s?
The average MOT pass rate for the TVR 290s is 72.7% compared to the TVR average of 88.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a TVR 290s?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the TVR 290s reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 72.7%, the TVR 290s is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a TVR 290s?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a TVR 290s?
Typical mileage for the TVR 290s: 54,406 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 290s to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your TVR 290s's MOT History

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