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Toyota MR2 Roadster VVTI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Toyota MR2 Roadster VVTI reliable? We analysed 999 real MOT tests across 178 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 999 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
76.9%
Typical Mileage
73,094mi
Annual Mileage
1,038mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Toyota MR2 Roadster VVTI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Toyota MR2 Roadster VVTI.

Toyota MR2 Roadster VVTI Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Toyota MR2 Roadster VVTI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Toyota MR2 Roadster VVTI Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Toyota MR2 Roadster VVTI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
437 mi/yr
Typical
1,038 mi/yr
Average
1,698 mi/yr
Heavy usage
1,916 mi/yr

Toyota MR2 Roadster VVTI Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Toyota MR2 Roadster VVTI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
73,094 mi
75th Percentile
96,914 mi
95th Percentile
132,623 mi
Max Recorded
156,280 mi

How Does the Toyota MR2 Roadster VVTI Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Toyota MR2 Roadster VVTI THIS CAR 76.9% 999 73,094 mi — 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
Subaru Outback Touring Sym AWD CVT 91% 886 28,136 mi — yrs

Compared to the Toyota Yaris (77.7% pass rate) and the Toyota Corolla (75.4% pass rate), the Toyota MR2 Roadster VVTI sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Toyota MR2 Roadster VVTI?

The Toyota MR2 Roadster VVTI has an overall MOT pass rate of 76.9% across 999 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Toyota MR2 Roadster VVTI owner drives around 1,038 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.

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.

Toyota MR2 Roadster VVTI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Toyota MR2 Roadster VVTI reliable?
Based on 999 MOT tests, the Toyota MR2 Roadster VVTI has a 76.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Toyota MR2 Roadster VVTI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Toyota MR2 Roadster VVTI do per year?
The typical Toyota MR2 Roadster VVTI does around 1,038 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Toyota MR2 Roadster VVTI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Toyota MR2 Roadster VVTI?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.