1989 Toyota MR2 1.6L Petrol · F69 GFK

The most recent MOT test on 25 July 2025 shows a significant decline in the vehicle's mechanical condition compared to previous records. While the car passed, the tester flagged multiple issues regarding the braking system and suspension. The record shows deterioration and slight corrosion to all four brake hoses and corrosion on the brake pipes from front to rear. The vehicle also exhibits wear in both nearside and offside rear lower suspension arm pins or bushes, alongside general corrosion on all front and rear suspension components. This indicates a worsening trend in maintenance requirements, moving from a clean record in 2008 to a list of significant wear-related advisories in 2025. The mileage pattern suggests extremely low usage for a 37-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 1,064 miles per year. There is a notable seventeen-year gap in the recorded data between the 2008 test at 38,654 miles and the 2025 test at 39,356 miles. This minimal accumulation of 702 miles over nearly two decades strongly implies the vehicle has spent long periods stationary. Such patterns often lead to the degradation of rubber components and the onset of corrosion, which aligns with the specific failures and advisories seen in the most recent inspection. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and braking system. The presence of corrosion on brake pipes and hoses, combined with general suspension component corrosion, suggests that the vehicle's age and periods of inactivity have compromised the integrity of its consumables. You should specifically check the extent of the corrosion on the brake pipes to ensure it is not structural. The worn suspension arm bushes and the general state of the front and rear suspension components require close scrutiny to determine if replacement is imminent. The history of exhaust issues, including a major leak in 2008 and excessive carbon monoxide emissions in 2005, should also be considered. Although these issues appear to have been addressed, the recent focus on brake and suspension degradation indicates that the vehicle's primary maintenance needs have shifted toward managing age-related decay. Focus your inspection on the underside of the car to evaluate the severity of the reported corrosion and the condition of all rubber seals and hoses.