2001 Toyota MR2 1.8L Petrol · FP51 CWC

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows signs of recurring corrosion issues and age-related degradation. The most recent test in April 2025 at 109,166 miles flagged corroded brake pipes covered in grease and perishing across all four tyres. While the car passed, the recurrence of brake pipe corrosion since the 2019 test suggests that the hydraulic line protection is being monitored rather than proactively replaced. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 25-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,300 miles per year. There is a significant gap in records between July 2019 at 76,599 miles and October 2017 at 107,100 miles, during which the car covered over 30,000 miles in two years. This indicates a period of heavy use followed by a long period of dormancy, as the mileage has only increased seven miles over the last two years. Such inactivity often explains the perishing of the tyres despite the low overall distance. A buyer must perform a thorough underbody inspection of the chassis and brake lines to ensure the reported brake pipe corrosion has not progressed into structural thinning. The 2019 advisory regarding a seized nearside rear handbrake lever indicates the mechanical components are prone to sticking when the vehicle sits. Given the low annual mileage and the age of the car, all rubber components including suspension bushes, coolant hoses, and engine seals should be checked for cracking and dry rot regardless of the low odometer reading.