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B12 LBY

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,335 mi
Last recorded135,335 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 LBY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 135,335 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play lower also rust on it (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 135,335 miles

Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play lower also rust on it (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 131,391 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 127,238 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 119,802 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2017 114,564 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 114,531 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear under-trays insecure

Pass 6 May 2016 111,089 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 111,089 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 108,208 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 104,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2014 104,044 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 96,488 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 90,476 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 84,747 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightley

Pass 19 Dec 2009 68,447 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Dec 2008 55,178 miles

both front tyres slightley worn on inner edges

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 10 Jan 2008 44,126 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 39,752 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 30,234 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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B12 LBY is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B12 LBY, 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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B12 LBY is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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