Tvr 290 statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 157 −1.9% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 424 Off the road, not taxed
• Rank by number licensed No. 1,064 of 1,159 models we cover
• Licensed in 1994 713 when this data begins
• Declared off the road 73.0% of those still registered are SORN
• Most common fuel Petrol 100.0% of those licensed

How many Tvr 290s are left in Great Britain?

There were 157 Tvr 290s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 424 declared off the road (SORN). That is 78.0% fewer than the 713 licensed in 1994, when this data begins.

Tvr 290 MOT reliability

There were not enough MOT tests of Tvr 290s in 2025 to publish reliable figures: we need at least 1,000 tests of cars aged three and over. Cars have their first MOT at three years old, so newer models appear once they reach that age. How we work out MOT figures.

Tvr 290 engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 163 Tvr 290s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 79.8% have an engine of 2,901cc to 3,000cc, and 19.6% have an engine of 3,901cc to 4,000cc. The share with an engine of 2,901cc to 3,000cc has grown from 74.3% in 2014 to 79.8%.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Tvr 290 safety recalls

We found no recalls for the Tvr 290 in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Tvr 290. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Compare the Tvr 290 with other Tvr models