1998 Toyota MR2 2.0L Petrol · J404 HTU

The 1998 Toyota MR2 passed its most recent MOT on 8 July 2024 at 200,974 miles with no defects recorded, indicating a currently roadworthy status. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the vehicle cleared four successive tests between February 2022 and July 2024 without any advisories or recorded faults. Annual mileage sits at roughly 7,178 miles, typical for a 28-year-old car. The records show 189,008 miles in February 2022, 190,931 in February 2023, then a jump to 200,974 by July 2024. That reflects about 11,000 miles in eighteen months, a slight rise over the prior year's 1,923 but not abnormal. The two July 2024 entries at identical mileage show a fail on the 6th followed by a pass on the 8th, yet no defects were listed either time, suggesting an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical rejection. The clean MOT history gives no flagged corrosion, suspension bushes, brake discs, or exhaust faults across the record. A buyer should still inspect structural integrity and underbody rust given the car's age and 200,000-mile use, as the MR2's subframes and sills are prone to weathering unseen by the test. Verify the brake calipers and coil springs operate free of binding or fracture. Check the tyre tread depth and wiper condition in person despite no advisories, since consumable wear escapes annual records between tests. The previous owner kept the car to a passing standard with no recurring defects, implying basic upkeep was maintained rather than neglected.