Introduction
Alan Stuart
The MR2 is built to last with the bonus of offering a fine driving experience too.
It's no secret that the MR2 in MK2 guise is now established as a modern classic. Sold in the UK with three trim levels, a coupe, GT and GT T-Bar all with different states of engine tune. Because of the unusually long production run of the MK2 MR2, one needs to do their homework to make sure that the car is what it states to be. The vast number of grey imports that flooded the market is not necessarily a bad thing, as many were well kept but often lack any meaningful history.
This is where Brians 1998 example comes in. Originally sold in Norfolk, it has been kept in its original condition with no suggestion of modification or tuning. The car is the most desirable of the UK MK2 MR2 family, with the revised rear lights and upgraded rear suspension, offering the 168BHP engine and the much appreciated T- Bar. Furthermore, it comes with just three previous owners and a full-service history. As a rival to the Mazda MX5, which is now firmly established as an investment, the MR2 can still be found for a modest outlay, but as the condition of the car has a dramatic effect on the way it drives and feels, it would be far more sensible to seek out an original and well-kept example.
This auction listing was written from information supplied by Alan after meeting Brian the owner, and having visited and photographed the vehicle.
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Adam the seller has confirmed he is booking the car in for an MOT on tuesday and will provide this..
Cool… I’ll bow out 🙂 Just saw the last two comments quickly and noticed they didn’t really give Brian enough time.
Evening all, I noticed below some late comments about wanting an MOT before bidding. Unfortunately a bit too late now to agree that in the bidding process. So please keep that in mind. This car will sell tonight to the highest bidder as it is. Adam Trade Classics
Hi Brian,
I wish to bid on your car but this is conditional that the car comes with an valid MOT
Hey Brian, in the on the road video the car seems to idle really high 2000rpm. Any ideas why this would be?
Also same comment as others, if I win I would want it to have a 12 month MOT . Cool?
Hi Brian
I am going to bid for your lovely MR2. Just confirming as per the previous comments that you are willing to provide the car with an MOT as part of the sale.
Thanks
Nick
Hi Nick, if you require it as a condition of sale I will arrange for the car to be tested
Many thanks
Thanks Brian.
Could you also please let me know how old the tyres are/when were they last changed?
Many thanks
Nick
Hi Nick
Not sure on this one as my mileage is so low , I think about 3 or 4 years ago.
It’s booked in for it’s M O T on Tuesday so see if anything comes up
Hi where is the car located
Sorry just seeing it’s location below
No problem
Hi Brian , again it’s very hard to see contrast on pics but the os sill repair / paint does look darker ? & I owned one before where the surface corrosion on the sill (similar to ns) was a lot more sinister upon trying to rectify it , it’d probably pass mot tho
The sill repair was done many years ago and I can’t see any problems. However if you are in doubt it would pay to view it yourself
Hi Brian, in the photos the front lip/spoiler seems to have a bend in it, could you shed some light on this?
Also, if the car was to be delivered, how would the payment be sorted? Look forward to your reply, thanks, Joe.
Hi Joe, it must be an optical illusion as there is no damage whatsoever to the front bodywork.
In terms of delivery and payment, trade classics will be able to advise you.
Regards Brian
Okay thanks, I’ll get in touch with Trade. Good luck with the sale, Joe
Hey Brian , pretty car , please can I just ask if the car rolls freely as the brakes are quite corroded , these are prone to Caliper issues & I presume it’s not garaged ?
Thanks
Hi Sven
Car rolls freely, callipers were renewed and tha car has been garaged for all of my 8 years ownership.
Hope that’s helpful
Thankyou
Good Morning,
Can I ask why it won’t be supplied with a valid MOT please, I see its had some previous emissions issues and has failed 7 MOT’S in the last 10 years. Is there provision to put an MOT on it prior to completion of purchase?
Thankyou.
Morning Matt,if it’s a condition of the sale I will get tested.
I had a new catalytic converter fitted to overcome emission problems.
All failure problems were rectified .
Hope this is useful
Hi Brian, thankyou for the reply.
It is a lovely car and that info has put my mind at rest, I will keep my eye on it and if it stays in my price range we can sort the MOT.
Many thanks,
Matt.
Your welcome
Good luck with the auction
Hello I am really interested in this car would love to drive away with this is there any possibility of viewing it
Hi Tomas, as discussed, please send us an email and we’ll try to get a suitable time arranged with Brian the seller. Best, Kulraj – Trade Classics
Hi really interested in the car looks great location seafood is East Sussex.? Thanks Miguel
Yes the location is Seaford, East Sussex. Putin a bid if you want
Thanks for replying it’s there any chance of looking at the car before ending. Thanks Miguel
I’m sure we can arrange that, where are you based?
Peacehaven
Great . Contact trade classics and they will organise a suitable date
Regards Brian
Vehicle Location
Seaford, East Sussex
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