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B427 NGU

1985 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,882 mi
Last recorded141,882 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 1985 Toyota MR2107,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB427 NGU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2013 141,882 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2013 141,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 139,976 miles

Rear discs pitted

Slight movement in both front anti-roll bar bushes

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 6 Jan 2010 138,719 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 138,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 138,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Oct 2008 138,614 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 137,595 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 135,520 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 133,681 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 133,681 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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B427 NGU is a 1985 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B427 NGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B427 NGU registered?

B427 NGU is a 1985 Toyota MR2, first registered on 26 March 1985.

Is B427 NGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B427 NGU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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