1997 Toyota MR2 2.0L Petrol · R640 ANB
1997 Toyota MR2 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 31,045 miles. MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA MR2
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,045 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R640 ANB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 31,045 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R640 ANB Mileage History
- 15/10/202229,584 mi
- 04/03/202429,730 mi+146 mi
- 28/03/202529,975 mi+245 mi
- 04/04/202529,995 mi+20 mi
- 17/04/202631,045 mi+1,050 mi
Average of roughly 417 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R640 ANB 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 (R640 ANB) between October 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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