1989 TOYOTA MR21.6L Petrol

The 2025‑08‑28 MOT at 57,428 miles recorded a clean pass with no defects, indicating that the vehicle remains roadworthy and that the maintenance record shows a stable trend. At 37 years old, the 57,428‑mile odometer equates to roughly 1,550 miles per year, a figure that is low for the vehicle's age but shows a steady, incremental increase from 55,810 miles in September 2020 to 57,428 miles in August 2025, with no abrupt jumps or long periods of inactivity evident in the log. A buyer should therefore examine the headlamp aim and mounting hardware, as the two 2020 and 2022 failures at 55,810 and 56,576 miles suggest a recurring alignment issue that may stem from suspension or steering wear; inspect suspension bushes, coil springs and shock absorbers for deterioration, check brake discs and calipers for binding or excessive wear, and verify structural integrity for rust or corrosion on the chassis, sills and wheel arches. While the recent test confirms no immediate mechanical faults, the age of the car and the history of headlamp mis‑adjustments imply that underlying components may have been neglected, so a thorough physical inspection is essential before purchase.