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A9 RKR

2001 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

77,724 mi
Last recorded77,724 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 RKR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 77,724 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 77,230 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 76,702 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 76,205 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 75,289 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 74,693 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 74,687 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (above exhaust) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside rear parking brake reading/operation poor

Pass 19 Aug 2019 73,944 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 73,033 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 72,250 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 70,591 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 68,867 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 67,940 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 65,060 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 64,969 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 59,742 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 51,754 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 45,548 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 39,917 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 34,590 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 29,759 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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A9 RKR is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2001 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 71,549 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 A9 RKR, 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 25 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A9 RKR registered?

A9 RKR is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is A9 RKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 RKR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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