1997 Toyota MR2 2.0L Petrol · R545 AAY
1997 Toyota MR2 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 113,339 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA MR2
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,339 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R545 AAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2026
- 113,339 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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R545 AAY Mileage History
- 13/06/2022110,861 mi
- 12/06/2023111,371 mi+510 mi
- 18/06/2024111,899 mi+528 mi
- 23/06/2025112,846 mi+947 mi
- 16/06/2026113,339 mi+493 mi
Average of roughly 618 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R545 AAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Mr2 (R545 AAY) between June 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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