
£6,000 - £8,000
1998 Toyota MR2
United Kingdom • 31 Jan 2026 • Lot 73
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This MK2 model, first registered in June 1998, boasts low mileage at 63,000 miles and has had only 3 former keepers, with the current keeper owning it for 22 years.
It is part of a privately owned collection and comes with a manual transmission, though it currently has no MOT.

Condition
7
Solid condition, slight wear visible
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
JT163SW2000111942
Chassis No:
Odometer:
63,000 miles
R179CLS
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Registration: R179CLSVIN: JT163SW2000111942Mileage Showing: 63,000Transmission: Manual MOT: No Number of Keys: 1V5 on Site: To Follow
Current keeper for over 20 years
Low mileage
Low owners
First registered June 1998 this MK2 model has been owned by the current keeper for 22 years.
Kept as part of a privately owned collection and showing only 63,000 miles and just 3 former keepers.
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Points of note
£1,635
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£14,169
Median Price (Since 2020)
£55,092
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Invalid
Test Failed on Jun 30 2017
Latest MOT Mileage
63,182 miles
Registration Date
1998-06-12
MOT History
Failed
On Jun 30 2017 with 63,182 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
- Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
- Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam pop up headlight (1.7.4a)
- Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam pop up headlight (1.7.4a)
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory:
- engine management light on
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Passed
On Apr 21 2016 with 62,937 miles
Failed
On Apr 18 2016 with 62,937 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Passed
On Jul 03 2014 with 62,598 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Passed
On May 25 2011 with 62,566 miles
Failed
On May 23 2011 with 62,566 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Entered:
- Front discs pitted
- Rear discs pitted
Passed
On May 28 2010 with 62,377 miles
Failed
On Jun 11 2009 with 61,877 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Passed
On Jun 11 2009 with 61,877 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On Jun 09 2008 with 61,139 miles
Failed
On Jun 05 2008 with 61,139 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On Jul 05 2006 with 61,016 miles

