£3,640 • £4,000 - £3,000
1990 TVR 290S S2
United Kingdom • 29 Jan 2026 • Lot 32
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This TVR 290S S2, finished in British Racing Green, is a usable example with a comprehensive history file and recent MOT. While it needs minor cosmetic improvements, it offers an accessible entry point into classic British sports car ownership.
Condition
6
The car is described as 'presentable with scope for light improvement' and a 'good, usable example with room for minor cosmetic and detail improvements.' It has a well-documented history and a long MOT, but the need for cosmetic improvements indicates it's not in better condition.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
59,240 miles
G679XPL
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
In Brief:
A well documented and honest example of a S2 290S
Finished in British Racing Green over a Magnolia leather interior
Accompanied by invoices totalling over £17,000 of expenditure
Original TVR bookpack included as well as stamped Service Record
Utilises 2.9 litre 168 BHP Cologne V6
Auctioneer’s Notes:
An honest and usable example of the desirable TVR 290S S2, finished in classic British Racing Green with a Black detachable roof and contrasting Magnolia leather interior.
A presentable car with scope for light improvement, it offers an exciting route into hand-built British sports car ownership at an accessible level.
Maintenance & Condition:
Benefitting from a huge and complete history file, this S2 comes with documentation exceeding £15,000 in servicing and maintenance expenditure.
The accompanying Service Record contains 10 stamps for services carried out between 1990 at 1,225 miles and 1999 at 59,240 miles.
MOT certificates are present, including the current MO...
Points of note
£3,640
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,965
Median Price (Since 2020)
£10,465
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Nov 18 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
97,106 miles
Registration Date
1990-01-02
MOT History
Passed
On Nov 19 2025 with 97,106 miles
Failed
On Sep 25 2025 with 97,102 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Advisory:
- Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Coolant leak
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- General Underside Corrosion To Frame
- Central Exhaust Clamp Loose
Passed
On Jun 10 2024 with 95,580 miles
Passed
On Jun 28 2023 with 94,408 miles
Passed
On May 07 2022 with 93,128 miles
Passed
On Apr 15 2021 with 92,587 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Failed
On Apr 12 2021 with 92,587 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Major:
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))
Advisory:
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Mar 20 2019 with 92,473 miles
Passed
On Jun 14 2017 with 92,377 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Underside off vehicle is generally rusty, some suspension components are corroded, radiator heavily corroded, all tyres perished on outer walls.
Failed
On Mar 05 2013 with 92,343 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
User Entered:
- fuel cap seal is perishing; fuel filter is corroding
- corrosion throughout chassis
- offside rear brake is binding slightly
Passed
On Mar 05 2013 with 92,343 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
User Entered:
- fuel cap seal is perishing; fuel filter is corroding
- corrosion throughout chassis
- offside rear brake is binding slightly
Passed
On Mar 12 2012 with 92,163 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
User Entered:
- offside rear brake is binding slightly - unable to check wheel bearing
Passed
On Mar 09 2011 with 92,136 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- offside rear brake is binding slightly (not apparent during roller brake test - unable to check wheel bearing)
- fuel cap seal perishing
Failed
On Mar 04 2011 with 92,135 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory:
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- offside rear brake is binding slightly (not apparent during roller brake test - unable to check wheel bearing)
- fuel cap seal perishing
Passed
On Mar 16 2010 with 92,019 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
User Entered:
- fuel cap seal perishing
- wipers smearing slightly
- Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
- corrosion in chassis
Failed
On Mar 09 2010 with 92,018 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory:
- Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
User Entered:
- fuel cap seal perishing
- wipers smearing slightly
- Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
- corrosion in chassis
Passed
On Mar 11 2009 with 91,935 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
User Entered:
- Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
- corrosion in chassis
Passed
On Mar 25 2008 with 91,919 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- see checklist 527871
Failed
On Mar 14 2008 with 91,910 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
User Entered:
- see checklist 527871
Passed
On Mar 16 2007 with 91,850 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- c/l 472851
Failed
On Mar 16 2007 with 91,841 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Passed
On Feb 16 2006 with 89,317 miles
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