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A7 JMD

1989 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,232 mi
Last recorded19,232 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Toyota MR2106,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 JMD
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 19,232 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 19,222 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 19,207 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 19,191 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 19,158 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 19,141 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 19,121 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 19,031 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 19,011 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 18,975 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 18,919 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 18,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 18,548 miles

all tyres starting to crack and perish.

Pass 13 Mar 2013 18,331 miles

all tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 6 Mar 2012 18,226 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 18,158 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 18,031 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 17,706 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 17,467 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 16,699 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 16,534 miles

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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A7 JMD is a 1989 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 106,871 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 A7 JMD, 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 37 years old, this Toyota MR2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A7 JMD registered?

A7 JMD is a 1989 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 March 1989.

Is A7 JMD safe to buy?

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