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B25 TOY

1985 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

90,266 mi
Last recorded90,266 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Toyota MR2107,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB25 TOY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 90,266 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

Fail 23 Jun 2025 90,263 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect wrong colour (0.1 (c))

Headlamp not working on main beam No lights working /sidelights etc. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

Pass 18 Jun 2024 87,467 miles

Offside Front floor corroding

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/ inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 87,465 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor corroding

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/ inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 83,900 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

Fail 6 Jun 2023 83,884 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill / door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

Pass 9 May 2022 81,985 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all brake splash guards corroded

boltin front cross-member corroded

corrosion to front floor pan

Fail 9 May 2022 81,985 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all brake splash guards corroded

boltin front cross-member corroded

corrosion to front floor pan

Fail 1 Mar 2022 81,981 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength track support arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front bolt in cross-member corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all brake back plates corroded

corrosion to front floor pan

Pass 26 Jan 2021 81,163 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Parking brake lever travel / little reserve

Pass 24 Jan 2020 77,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower A pillar area. between wing and door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower A pillar area. between wing and door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 75,439 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 75,231 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2017 75,169 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 74,825 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 74,826 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 74,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 74,440 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 73,927 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion on near and offside lower door hinge pannels advise attention

corrosion on offside rear wheel arch and lower pannel no sharp edges advise attention soon

Fail 26 Jan 2009 72,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 72,933 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 71,151 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 71,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 68,945 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2006 68,928 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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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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B25 TOY is a 1985 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 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 B25 TOY, 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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B25 TOY is a 1985 Toyota MR2, first registered on 3 October 1985.

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