1990 Toyota MR2 2.0L Petrol · G885 XWS
1990 Toyota MR2 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 72,371 miles. MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA MR2
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,371 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G885 XWS Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 72,371 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G885 XWS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Toyota Mr2 (G885 XWS) between July 2026 and August 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 August 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: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released Intermitant. (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
G885 XWS Mileage History
- 07/07/202672,371 mi
- 26/08/202672,371 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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