1997 Toyota MR2 2.0L Petrol · R462 FDU
1997 Toyota MR2 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 26/08/1997. Recorded mileage 134,107 miles. MOT valid until 16/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA MR2
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,107 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1998cc
R462 FDU Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2025
- 134,107 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (34 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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R462 FDU Mileage History
- 31/07/200673,938 mi
- 31/07/200673,938 mi
- 15/08/200780,915 mi+6,977 mi
- 16/08/200780,915 mi
- 14/08/200885,388 mi+4,473 mi
- 05/08/200990,838 mi+5,450 mi
- 24/08/201095,128 mi+4,290 mi
- 17/08/201198,408 mi+3,280 mi
- 15/08/2012101,626 mi+3,218 mi
- 13/08/2013104,788 mi+3,162 mi
- 13/08/2014106,692 mi+1,904 mi
- 05/08/2015109,526 mi+2,834 mi
- 05/08/2015109,526 mi
- 02/08/2016113,689 mi+4,163 mi
- 09/08/2016113,938 mi+249 mi
- 03/08/2017117,104 mi+3,166 mi
- 16/08/2017117,107 mi+3 mi
- 21/08/2018121,217 mi+4,110 mi
- 10/08/2019123,590 mi+2,373 mi
- 10/08/2019123,590 mi
- 28/07/2020124,864 mi+1,274 mi
- 27/07/2021125,923 mi+1,059 mi
- 29/07/2021125,923 mi
- 04/08/2022126,772 mi+849 mi
- 04/08/2022126,772 mi
- 17/08/2023128,069 mi+1,297 mi
- 11/10/2024128,609 mi+540 mi
- 17/11/2025134,107 mi+5,498 mi
Average of roughly 3,118 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
R462 FDU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Mr2 (R462 FDU) between July 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 17 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (34 issues), Windscreen (25 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 66 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: “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel Both. (1.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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