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AVR 116Y

1989 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,105 mi
Last recorded107,105 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Toyota MR2106,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVR 116Y
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 107,105 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 106,251 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 106,251 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 102,985 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 102,985 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 98,879 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 93,814 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 91,003 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 90,988 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2019 86,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 86,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 81,745 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 81,730 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 78,381 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 78,381 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 73,493 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2015 68,043 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2015 68,043 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 63,114 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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AVR 116Y is a 1989 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AVR 116Y, 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 AVR 116Y registered?

AVR 116Y is a 1989 Toyota MR2, first registered on 25 August 1989.

Is AVR 116Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVR 116Y shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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