Toyota Mr Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Toyota Mr reliable? We analysed 884 real MOT tests across 180 vehicles to find out.
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The Toyota Mr is below average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake: efficiency below requirements, suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and parking brake recording little or no effort. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Toyota Mr.
Toyota Mr Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Toyota Mr. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Toyota Mr MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Toyota Mr to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Toyota Mr Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Toyota Mr fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Toyota Mr Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Toyota Mr owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Toyota Mr MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Toyota Mr year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 80 | 61.3% | 101,056 | 112,257 | 145,372 |
| 1998 | 78 | 69.2% | 75,803 | 115,827 | 145,643 |
| 1992 | 62 | 59.7% | 88,414 | 121,616 | 142,222 |
| 1991 | 126 | 56.3% | 86,584 | 117,356 | 154,090 |
| 1990 | 130 | 62.3% | 86,897 | 116,031 | 137,684 |
| 1989 | 77 | 59.7% | 104,901 | 126,355 | 149,344 |
| 1987 | 52 | 57.7% | 114,951 | 137,270 | 156,970 |
| 1986 | 55 | 58.2% | 94,824 | 106,878 | 110,668 |
How Long Does a Toyota Mr Last?
Based on 180 Toyota Mr vehicles on UK roads.
Toyota Mr Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Toyota Mr MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Toyota Mr
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
69.2% MOT pass rate from 78 tests
56.3% MOT pass rate from 126 tests
The best year to buy a used Toyota Mr is 1998, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 69.2% across 78 tests. The 1991 model year has the lowest pass rate at 56.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Toyota Mr Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Mr THIS CAR | 60.7% | 884 | 114,768 mi | 40 yrs |
| Toyota Yaris | 77.7% | 9,038,234 | 54,896 mi | 27 yrs |
| Toyota Corolla | 75.4% | 4,239,724 | 75,409 mi | 36 yrs |
| Toyota Avensis | 75% | 3,497,866 | 89,776 mi | 28 yrs |
| Audi A1 SE TDI | 89.5% | 1,029 | 84,135 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Toyota Yaris (77.7% pass rate) and the Toyota Corolla (75.4% pass rate), the Toyota Mr trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Toyota MrShould you buy a used Toyota Mr?
The Toyota Mr has an overall MOT pass rate of 60.7% across 884 real MOT tests — below the UK average, so reliability should be a key concern.
The most common problems on the Toyota Mr are parking brake: efficiency below requirements (122 recorded failures), suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (94), and parking brake recording little or no effort (72). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Toyota Mr owner drives around 4,284 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Toyota Mr models stay on UK roads for around 40 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.