Official DVLA Record

1998 Toyota MR2 2.0L Petrol · R271 GCG

R271 GCG

1998 Toyota MR2 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 06/04/1998. Recorded mileage 138,768 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
TOYOTA MR2
Year / Origin
1998 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 20/05/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
138,768 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 20/05/2026
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
1998cc

R271 GCG Key Findings

  • 30 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 02/07/2026
  • 138,768 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 11 historical MOT failures
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (35 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
25
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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R271 GCG Mileage History

  1. 07/01/200683,084 mi
  2. 05/01/200785,361 mi+2,277 mi
  3. 07/01/200888,378 mi+3,017 mi
  4. 07/01/200888,378 mi
  5. 07/01/200991,582 mi+3,204 mi
  6. 09/01/200991,582 mi
  7. 12/01/201093,718 mi+2,136 mi
  8. 11/01/201196,727 mi+3,009 mi
  9. 04/01/2012100,823 mi+4,096 mi
  10. 10/01/2013105,950 mi+5,127 mi
  11. 15/01/2013105,950 mi
  12. 15/01/2014113,569 mi+7,619 mi
  13. 19/12/2014118,170 mi+4,601 mi
  14. 22/12/2014118,170 mi
  15. 20/05/2016118,182 mi+12 mi
  16. 25/04/2017119,527 mi+1,345 mi
  17. 15/05/2017119,528 mi+1 mi
  18. 15/05/2017119,528 mi
  19. 10/07/2018119,543 mi+15 mi
  20. 29/07/2019122,442 mi+2,899 mi
  21. 26/01/2021125,715 mi+3,273 mi
  22. 29/01/2021125,718 mi+3 mi
  23. 01/02/2022127,225 mi+1,507 mi
  24. 02/02/2023130,448 mi+3,223 mi
  25. 03/02/2023130,452 mi+4 mi
  26. 21/05/2024134,292 mi+3,840 mi
  27. 22/05/2024134,293 mi+1 mi
  28. 21/05/2025137,108 mi+2,815 mi
  29. 21/05/2025137,108 mi
  30. 02/07/2026138,768 mi+1,660 mi

Average of roughly 2,719 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.

R271 GCG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 15:59
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Toyota Mr2 (R271 GCG) between January 2006 and July 2026.

The record contains 19 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 02 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (35 issues), Brakes (23 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Windscreen (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 60 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: “Central Rear Fuel pipe damaged CORRODED (6.1.3 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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