£2,400
1998 Toyota MR2
United Kingdom • 8 Mar 2026 • Lot 22
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1998 Toyota MR2, a celebrated SW20 generation model known for its mid-engined driving dynamics, is finished in dark green with factory alloy wheels. Showing 144,000 kilometers (approximately 89,000 miles) on the odometer and offered without reserve, it represents an accessible entry into classic Japanese sports car ownership.
Condition
6
The car presents well, suggesting it's in decent shape, but there may be some wear and tear. The description notes the exterior presents well and retains the distinctive proportions of Toyota’s mid engined sports coupe but does not go into detail about flaws. Therefore I am giving a score of 6.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
SW200053860
Chassis No:
Odometer:
89,000 miles
J539 EEE
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
MOT – Expired Registered in 1998, this Toyota MR2 represents the final years of the popular SW20 generation, a model celebrated for its distinctive styling and engaging mid engined driving dynamics.
Finished in dark green with factory alloy wheels and a contrasting dark interior, the car retains the purposeful stance and clean lines that helped establish the MR2 as one of the most appealing Japanese sports cars of the 1990s.
The vendor informs us the vehicle shows 144,000 kilometres on the odometer, equivalent to approximately 89,000 miles.
The interior features the driver focused layout typical of the model, with supportive sports seats, a manual gearbox and the cockpit style dashboard that places the driver firmly at the centre of the experience.
The mid mounted 2.0 litre twin cam engine is positioned behind the seats, delivering the balanced handling and lively performance that made the MR2 a favourite among enthusiasts.
The exterior presents well with the characteristic pop up...
Points of note
£1,300
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£13,723
Median Price (Since 2020)
£55,092
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Mar 11 2027
Latest MOT Mileage
151,050 kilometers
Registration Date
1991-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Mar 12 2026 with 151,050 kilometers
Passed
On May 24 2024 with 144,034 kilometers
Failed
On May 14 2024 with 144,023 kilometers
There were 2 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.
Passed
On Apr 29 2009 with 137,815 kilometers
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
User Entered:
- rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Failed
On Apr 23 2009 with 137,794 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
User Entered:
- rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Passed
On Apr 21 2008 with 129,730 miles
Failed
On Mar 31 2008 with 129,698 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- carrosion to both front brake backplates
Passed
On Jun 26 2006 with 112,566 miles
Failed
On Jun 26 2006 with 112,565 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
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