1985 Toyota MR2 1.6L Petrol · C862 EML
1985 Toyota MR2 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27/11/1985. Recorded mileage 120,000 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA MR2
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/06/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,000 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 1587cc
C862 EML Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/08/2025
- 120,000 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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C862 EML Mileage History
- 01/07/2005105,988 mi
- 06/11/2008107,262 mi+1,274 mi
- 16/03/2009107,344 mi+82 mi
- 22/03/2010112,307 mi+4,963 mi
- 16/03/2011112,680 mi+373 mi
- 20/04/2012113,708 mi+1,028 mi
- 23/04/2013115,029 mi+1,321 mi
- 28/04/2014116,061 mi+1,032 mi
- 01/05/2014116,064 mi+3 mi
- 21/04/2015118,181 mi+2,117 mi
- 01/05/2015118,202 mi+21 mi
- 01/06/2018118,813 mi+611 mi
- 01/06/2018118,813 mi
- 23/05/2019119,493 mi+680 mi
- 03/06/2019119,479 mi-14 mi
- 26/11/2020119,692 mi+213 mi
- 27/11/2020119,695 mi+3 mi
- 23/11/2021119,903 mi+208 mi
- 09/06/2023119,972 mi+69 mi
- 01/08/2025120,000 mi+28 mi
Average of roughly 698 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
C862 EML MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Toyota Mr2 (C862 EML) between July 2005 and August 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 01 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”.
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