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TVR 290 S

Green · Petrol · 1992 · 2,933 cc

53 GEMOT history

53 GE is a green petrol TVR 290 S first used on 9 Jan 1992. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 71,750 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
71,750 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
377 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
53 GE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
TVR
Model
290 S
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,933 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
9 Jan 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

53 GE was last recorded at 71,750 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 191 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,559 miles · 11 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
191 miles
Average per year
377 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,750 miles
  • 2024 – 71,559 miles
  • 2023 – 71,533 miles
  • 2021 – 71,530 miles
  • 2019 – 71,521 miles
  • 2018 – 71,005 miles
  • 2017 – 70,244 miles
  • 2016 – 70,045 miles
  • 2015 – 69,843 miles
  • 2013 – 69,692 miles
  • 2012 – 69,602 miles
  • 2011 – 69,384 miles
  • 2010 – 69,209 miles
  • 2009 – 68,910 miles
  • 2008 – 67,880 miles
  • 2007 – 66,634 miles
  • 2006 – 65,997 miles
  • 2005 – 64,105 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,750 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Floor not fully secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,750 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    71,750 miles
    Test number
    218282182112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,559 miles (+26)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    71,559 miles
    Test number
    948207250829
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass71,533 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    71,533 miles
    Test number
    810941364374
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Fail71,532 miles (+2)8 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,532 miles
    Test number
    348235508792
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working all (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorVehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRear Fuel pipe chafing chafing on nearside rear brake flexible ferrule (6.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass71,530 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    71,530 miles
    Test number
    577609873053
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail71,530 miles (+9)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,530 miles
    Test number
    439454176920
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPassenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass71,521 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,521 miles
    Test number
    963225622058
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres starting to crack in tread pattern

  8. Fail71,518 miles (+513)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,518 miles
    Test number
    867977453044
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres starting to crack in tread pattern

  9. Pass71,005 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    71,005 miles
    Test number
    696862385270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail71,005 miles (+761)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,005 miles
    Test number
    682453885388
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass70,244 miles (+199)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    70,244 miles
    Test number
    190595992722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,045 miles (+202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    70,045 miles
    Test number
    677202355920
    • AdvisoryFront BRAKE DISCS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION.

  13. Pass69,843 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    69,843 miles
    Test number
    796990075163
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracked in tread
    • NotePuncture in n/s/r tyre

  14. Fail69,843 miles (+151)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,843 miles
    Test number
    615556165129
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracked in tread
    • NotePuncture in n/s/r tyre

  15. Pass69,692 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    69,692 miles
    Test number
    428698013458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    69,602 miles
    Test number
    348533802307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail69,602 miles (+218)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,602 miles
    Test number
    716724692215
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass69,384 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    69,384 miles
    Test number
    846118801368
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  19. Fail69,384 miles (+175)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,384 miles
    Test number
    835517701319
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  20. Pass69,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    69,209 miles
    Test number
    542441380283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail69,209 miles (+299)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,209 miles
    Test number
    753867660244
    • FailureNearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNail in o/s/r tyre,vegetation in both o/s tyres.fuel pump insecure,

  22. Pass68,910 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    68,910 miles
    Test number
    774447339233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail68,909 miles (+38)15 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,909 miles
    Test number
    563154109260
    • FailureBrake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteCenter section exhausts sealant added to joints

  24. Fail68,871 miles (+991)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,871 miles
    Test number
    200201099487
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  25. Pass67,880 miles (+1,246)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    67,880 miles
    Test number
    971653208201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass66,634 miles (+637)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    66,634 miles
    Test number
    260807887167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass65,997 miles (+1,892)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    65,997 miles
    Test number
    343442696142
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFuel filter unions damp but not leaking
    • NoteN/S/R flexi brake hose very close to fouling fuel line
    • NoteO/S outer handbrake cable broken
    • NoteSlight wear to O/S/F wheel bearing

  28. Pass64,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    64,105 miles
    Test number
    351246195150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 53 GE

What vehicle is registration 53 GE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 53 GE on a green petrol TVR 290 S first used on 9 Jan 1992. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 53 GE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 53 GE is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on 53 GE?
The MOT on 53 GE is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 53 GE done?
53 GE was recorded at 71,750 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 377 miles a year.
Has 53 GE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 53 GE has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on 53 GE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 53 GE find?
53 GE passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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