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B162 YKM

1985 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

103,273 mi
Last recorded103,273 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Toyota MR2107,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB162 YKM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 103,273 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 103,228 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 103,169 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 103,045 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 102,857 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 102,706 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 102,705 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 102,491 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 102,392 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 102,328 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 102,245 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 102,002 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 101,920 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 101,791 miles

slight corrosion to front and rear suspension assemblies

Pass 19 Apr 2011 101,517 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 101,112 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 100,722 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 May 2008 100,562 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 100,347 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 99,979 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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B162 YKM is a 1985 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1985 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 107,432 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 B162 YKM, 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 41 years old, this Toyota MR2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B162 YKM is a 1985 Toyota MR2, first registered on 16 May 1985.

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