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B4 OAP

1999 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

80,813 mi
Last recorded80,813 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Toyota MR2104,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 OAP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 80,813 miles

all front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Fail 13 Aug 2025 80,742 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Corrosion across suspension, brake and steering components.

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

Rear Corrosion across suspension, brake and steering components.

Pass 24 Jul 2023 79,621 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 79,171 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 79,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2021 78,215 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 76,356 miles

NEARSIDE HANDBRAKE SLIGHTLY LOW ON EFFORT

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Aug 2019 74,018 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 72,609 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 72,565 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 69,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 69,377 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 67,231 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 65,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 65,609 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 62,690 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2013 60,008 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Radiator in poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2012 56,699 miles

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

radiator in poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2011 54,520 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 54,519 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 51,937 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 49,429 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 46,962 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 44,169 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 41,168 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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B4 OAP is a 1999 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1999 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 104,990 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 B4 OAP, 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 27 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B4 OAP registered?

B4 OAP is a 1999 Toyota MR2, first registered on 23 March 1999.

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