£11,833
1989 Toyota MR2
Brightwells • UK • 16 Sept 2026
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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£11,833
1989 Toyota MR2
UK • 16 Sept 2026 • Lot 111
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1989 Toyota MR2 Mk1 is a remarkably original and low-mileage example with only 26,768 miles and just three owners from new. Benefiting from consistent annual servicing, garaged storage for 35 years, and a recent comprehensive mechanical recommissioning, it presents an exceptional opportunity for collectors.
Condition
9
The car has exceptionally low mileage (26,768 miles), has always been garaged, serviced annually, and comes with an advisory-free MOT until September 2027. It is described as fantastically original and unmodified, with a 35-year period of ownership by one individual, indicating meticulous care. Recent significant expenditure in 2025 further enhances its condition, with minimal mileage covered since.
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26,768 miles
JT1C0AW1100160316
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
G401ETX
1989
Auction
£11,833
1989 Toyota MR2
Brightwells • UK • 16 Sept 2026
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
Description Showing just 26,768 miles from new; V5C records just two former keepers; serviced annually regardless of mileage; advisory-free MOT until September 2027; reported to of always been garaged; driven to the sale; fantastically original and unmodified
First registered on 13th October 1989, this exceptional Toyota MR2 Mk1 is an increasingly rare, highly original example showing just 26,768 miles from new.
Finished in striking Bright Red and complemented by its original velour interior, this well-preserved first-generation MR2 offers a wonderful opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts alike.
The current V5C records just two former keepers, making three owners in total.
Most notably, the second owner retained the car from February 1990 until May 2025, an extraordinary 35-year period of ownership.
Throughout this time the MR2 was always garaged, carefully maintained and serviced annually regardless of mileage, helping to preserve the car in remarkable condition.
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Price Analysis vs Other MR2 (First Generation)s
£500
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£8,346
Median Price (Since 2020)
£41,479
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous MR2 (First Generation) Sales
MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 1st Sept 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
26,635 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 2nd Sept 2026, 26,635 miles
Passed
On 7th Aug 2025, 26,593 miles
Passed
On 15th Aug 2023, 26,425 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passed
On 10th Aug 2022, 26,274 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MOT Mileage Trend
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