£6,900 (Est: £5,000 - £6,000)
1989 TVR S2 British Racing Green with magnolia leather interior
United Kingdom • 14 Feb 2026 • Lot 213
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1989 TVR S2, finished in British Racing Green with a magnolia leather interior, has been owned for the last 20 years and shows a credible 36,800 miles. It features subtle upgrades and a comprehensive service history, suggesting enthusiast ownership and solid maintenance.
Condition
7
The car presents very well overall, with paintwork, alloy wheels, and interior in good condition. There are only a few very small paint chips on the bonnet and lower air intake. The roof panels, rear hood, and plastic rear screen are also in good condition. Upgrades such as brake calipers and shock absorbers have been made, indicating a great maintenance regime. Therefore, it's in very good condition with only slight wear visible and needing minor reconditioning.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
SA9D529P8KB019537
Chassis No:
Odometer:
36,800 miles
F659DWX
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
We are very pleased to offer this lovely TVR S2 which has been in single ownership for the last 20 years and sports a very credible low recorded mileage from new.
Finished in British Racing Green with piped magnolia trim, it was first registered on 27/6/1989.
The original service book is present and shows 6 stamps through to 30,000 miles in 2006.
This is complemented by a strong history file throughout the subsequent years detailing the works and servicing over the last 20 years, and the 7,000 miles it has completed in its current ownership.
A large selection of supporting previous MOTs are also present.
We also have its original handbook and warranty manual in the TVR dealer supplied folder, a great item that further supports that it has been enthusiast owned.
The TVR S2 Roadster is a straightforward car with great performance and theatre from the renowned 2.9-litre Ford Cologne engine.
Weighing in at around a rather svelte 900kg, this a fun and formidable TVR that would embarr...
Points of note
£3,520
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,796
Median Price (Since 2020)
£9,200
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on May 09 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
37,359 miles
Registration Date
1989-06-27
MOT History
Passed
On May 10 2025 with 37,359 miles
Failed
On May 09 2025 with 37,356 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Failed
On Jul 14 2021 with 36,351 miles
There were 7 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Advisory:
- Coolant leak
Passed
On Jul 21 2020 with 36,252 miles
Failed
On Jul 02 2020 with 36,245 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Major:
- Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Gearbox mounting defective
- free play detected in offside rear hub assemblie
Passed
On May 09 2017 with 36,224 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- chassis has slight corrosion
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Failed
On May 09 2017 with 36,221 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- chassis has slight corrosion
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On Jun 25 2015 with 36,195 miles
Passed
On Oct 10 2013 with 35,306 miles
Passed
On Jun 20 2012 with 35,181 miles
Failed
On Jun 20 2012 with 35,181 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Passed
On Jun 24 2011 with 34,786 miles
Passed
On Jun 16 2010 with 34,349 miles
Passed
On May 27 2009 with 34,245 miles
Passed
On Jun 11 2008 with 33,092 miles
Passed
On May 10 2007 with 31,713 miles
Failed
On May 09 2007 with 31,713 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Entered:
- emissions not done due to exhaust blow.
Passed
On May 16 2006 with 30,831 miles
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