CarVerify

Free Car Check

G21 ROD

1997 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 2000cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

167,380 mi
Last recorded167,380 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG21 ROD
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 167,380 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 166,431 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 165,800 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 164,242 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 164,242 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 162,801 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 162,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 159,890 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 157,600 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 157,600 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 154,302 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 151,787 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 148,151 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 146,530 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 146,519 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 143,606 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 140,962 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 137,598 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 135,132 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 133,076 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 128,037 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 123,743 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 120,284 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota MR2?

Based on 602,130 MOT tests across 48,586 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
3,018
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
48,586
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,842
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,398
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,783
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 19,194
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,393
Full Toyota MR2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G21 ROD is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1997 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 95,711 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota MR2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 36,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G21 ROD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota MR2 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G21 ROD?

You can check the full history of G21 ROD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G21 ROD registered?

G21 ROD is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 8 September 1997.

Is G21 ROD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G21 ROD shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G21 ROD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G21 ROD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.