We have a Subaru Justy in the family that came fitted with something very similar to this from the dealer, as about as simple as you can get:

https://www.park-mate.co.uk/parking-sensors/rear-parking-sensors2/license-plate-rear-parking-sensors-audio-park-mate-pm150/?Page_ID=3610&refpid=48839&id=754176

I think I've tried every iteration of reversing sensors; beep, camera on separate screen, camera on touch-screen radio...
If I had to do it again in an MR2, I'd just go the Mercedes-style beeping and LED indicator on dash.

Something like so https://www.amazon.in/Olmeo-Reverse-Parking-Display-Mercedes/dp/B09673GHBQ

Camera stuff just doesn't work well in my opinion. THe position of the radio is too awkward and there's nowhere sensible to mount a second screen without it looking stupid.
The only exception is if you have a dash pod.

Not a terrible amount of mechanical progress over the last couple of weeks with work and the car hasnt moved but it is now officially registered on Irish plates! Which means I can crack on and get it back to a proper road worthy condition, getting it's first NCT and getting out on the road.

The car was misfiring horrendously and I decided to take a quick look at the plugs and yeah, to say they looked bad would be an understatement. I knew the engine was toast when I bought the car so this isn't a surprise still not nice to see, too much mechanical sympathy maybe 



But for now I had a more immediate issue, it had leaked all its power steering fluid very quickly and on investigation found the power steering pipes to be corroded. 60 quid on ebay and and the new lines went on easy enough. Pump is noisy though. I have a seal kit on the way, hopefully a good service will bring it back right but for now it turns the wheels easily and that's all I need.



Frunk is looking a little crusty in the usual places. A thorough cleaning and protecting is on the cards. I've ordered some colour match patch but that will wait for warmer weather to tackle. A new UJ will come sooner it looks like for now I just needed to get the car moved, its spot was very quickly stolen by a skip. Ahh January's, may they never change 

Next job is the easy one just take out the old engine and gearbox and replace with the new  with a million little things in between 

Found something like this. May be a better option than sensors

https://www.amazon.co.uk/LuukUP-Reversing-Camera-Wireless-Vehicles/dp/B08DG49TXC?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A10N9WFM5N1IPJ

Quote from: Craigjm on January 18, 2026, 15:16Had thought about a camera but I don't want to mount a screen. I have had a loon to see if you can get one that broadcasts to a phone but haven't looked that close yet

Very likely possible.
Remember that sensors are not all seeing , posts can be missed!

Had thought about a camera but I don't want to mount a screen. I have had a loon to see if you can get one that broadcasts to a phone but haven't looked that close yet

Quote from: frogger on January 17, 2026, 12:24Did this today and faffed for a while trying to hook in the passengers side clip on the H7 bulb - so thought I'd add some photos and reassurance.

It will clip in, you just need to push harder than you imagine would be necessary!

Here is what it looks like.

The bottom photo is when pushing hard.
And if you push it harder again, so that it feels like your finger is going to explode - it goes that extra few mm into the gap! 😅

I feel (recall) your pain.

Have you considered a reversing camera.? Various types, from various sources, including Halfords allowing a look see before buying.
A review that may be useful :

https://www.parkers.co.uk/car-advice/tech/best-reversing-cameras/

I've bought a kit that has four sensors.  I have yet to install it becuse the sensors have to be a certain height above the ground.

I want to attach them to the bottom edge of the bumper to avoid drilling mounting holes, but I've yet to test to see if I can make that work.

Has anyone fitted reverse sensors? What kit did you use? My car may soon come
Into the use of someone who always remarks "this car is like a van you just can't see the back" and I don't want to be paying for a new bumper! Any recommendation of kits? I have already disabled the reverse bleep