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G678 WGU

1998 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

197,119 mi
Last recorded197,119 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG678 WGU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 197,119 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Sep 2024 188,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed in places

Fail 2 Sep 2024 188,491 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear knuckle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside tyre badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed in places

Pass 23 Aug 2023 179,711 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 174,576 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 171,593 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

all brake disc covers corroded/missing.

Pass 28 Aug 2020 169,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s front brake cover missing.

Pass 30 Apr 2019 163,178 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 157,618 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 149,486 miles

corrosion to o/s floor to drain hole grommet area,but solid underneath.

Pass 5 May 2016 140,903 miles

corrosion to o/s floor area under seat.

Pass 11 May 2015 133,063 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 124,526 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2013 115,563 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 110,699 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 110,599 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 99,868 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 90,813 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 79,753 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 73,689 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 70,730 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 70,706 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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
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G678 WGU is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1998 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 102,678 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 G678 WGU, 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 28 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G678 WGU registered?

G678 WGU is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is G678 WGU safe to buy?

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