1989 Toyota MR2 1.6L Petrol · G228 TTL
1989 Toyota MR2 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24/08/1989. Recorded mileage 78,322 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA MR2
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,322 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1587cc
G228 TTL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2025
- 78,322 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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G228 TTL Mileage History
- 21/11/201975,973 mi
- 23/11/201975,979 mi+6 mi
- 02/12/202076,692 mi+713 mi
- 23/04/202478,243 mi+1,551 mi
- 29/04/202578,322 mi+79 mi
Average of roughly 432 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G228 TTL 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 1989 Toyota Mr2 (G228 TTL) between November 2019 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (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 Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
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