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B4 RJS

1989 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

44,564 mi
Last recorded44,564 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Toyota MR2106,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 RJS
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 44,564 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four badly perished 185/60 R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 44,473 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 44,459 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 44,400 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 44,365 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 44,289 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 44,232 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 44,171 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 44,111 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 43,830 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 43,574 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 43,313 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 43,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 42,956 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 42,542 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 42,180 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 41,686 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 41,244 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 40,576 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 40,294 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 39,886 miles

slight play in steering rack

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 RJS is a 1989 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1989 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 106,871 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 RJS, 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 37 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 B4 RJS registered?

B4 RJS is a 1989 Toyota MR2, first registered on 12 April 1989.

Is B4 RJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 RJS shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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