1991 Toyota Hilux 2.2L Petrol · J887 BRR

The Toyota Hilux presents as roadworthy following the most recent MOT pass on 12 December 2025 at 82,757 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable, though the record shows a recurring pattern of pre-test failures followed by swift passes. On 6 December 2025 the vehicle failed at 82,730 miles, then passed six days later with no defects logged. An identical sequence occurred in November and December 2024, failing on 12 November at 81,908 miles and passing on 9 December at 81,909 miles. This suggests administrative or presentation issues at test rather than progressive mechanical decline. The recorded mileage of 82,757 against a 1991 build reflects light use at roughly 2,364 miles per year. Between the November 2023 pass at 81,258 miles and the December 2024 pass at 81,909 miles the vehicle covered only 651 miles. A further 848 miles were added by the December 2025 test. Such low annual accumulation implies long stationary periods, which on a 35-year-old chassis raises the prospect of perished rubber components and trapped moisture corrosion rather than high-cycle wear. The MOT history records no advisories or specified defects across any test, so no suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or structural integrity concerns appear in the data. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection beneath the Hilux, focusing on chassis rails, sills, and suspension mounting points for hidden rust. Standing time typical of this mileage pattern often conceals binding calipers or flat-spotted tyres that a short test drive will expose. Given the clean defect sheet and stable test outcomes, the vehicle shows no evidence of neglected consumable upkeep or serious mechanical risk in the official record. The twin fail-pass cycles point to seller preparation slips rather than underlying faults. Verify the absence of outstanding recalls and confirm the December 2025 failure cause with the testing station before purchase.