1997 Toyota MR2 2.0L Petrol · R477 ABK
1997 Toyota MR2 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 89,609 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA MR2
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,609 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R477 ABK Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 89,609 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R477 ABK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Mr2 (R477 ABK) between October 2005 and April 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Wheel fouls wheel arch liner at lock. (5.2.3 (f))”; “Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling coilover. (5.2.3 (f))”; “Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))”.
R477 ABK Mileage History
- 26/10/200551,473 mi
- 20/10/200663,163 mi+11,690 mi
- 01/11/200769,993 mi+6,830 mi
- 01/11/200769,993 mi
- 31/10/200876,062 mi+6,069 mi
- 03/08/200980,346 mi+4,284 mi
- 29/07/201081,480 mi+1,134 mi
- 29/07/201081,480 mi
- 13/07/201182,512 mi+1,032 mi
- 12/07/201283,488 mi+976 mi
- 04/07/201383,843 mi+355 mi
- 23/07/201484,088 mi+245 mi
- 31/07/201584,452 mi+364 mi
- 22/07/201685,175 mi+723 mi
- 22/07/201785,723 mi+548 mi
- 05/06/202087,191 mi+1,468 mi
- 22/03/202187,257 mi+66 mi
- 30/03/202187,291 mi+34 mi
- 05/04/202388,694 mi+1,403 mi
- 03/05/202388,736 mi+42 mi
- 22/03/202488,949 mi+213 mi
- 01/04/202589,306 mi+357 mi
- 15/04/202689,609 mi+303 mi
Average of roughly 1,863 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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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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