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B7 OBB

1997 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,918 mi
Last recorded105,918 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 OBB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 105,918 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 104,958 miles

front coil springs rusty!

Pass 25 Apr 2017 103,738 miles

all brake discs slightly pitted and worn

all brake discs slightly pitted and worn

both front coil springs rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2016 102,486 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 100,922 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 99,656 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 99,656 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 97,529 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 94,867 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 92,822 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 90,143 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 85,186 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 79,117 miles

noise from offside rear wheel (suspect brake pads

Pass 7 Feb 2007 75,120 miles

nearside wiper rubber split

Pass 13 Feb 2006 70,008 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 70,008 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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B7 OBB is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 95,711 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 B7 OBB, 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 29 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B7 OBB registered?

B7 OBB is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is B7 OBB safe to buy?

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