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B805 JBL

1985 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,197 mi
Last recorded119,197 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Toyota MR2107,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB805 JBL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 119,197 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 118,645 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 118,153 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front pipe at jointing block behind spare wheel well (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 117,829 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 117,402 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 117,387 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2020 117,384 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 116,413 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 115,054 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 113,537 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 112,607 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 111,091 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 109,898 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 109,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 107,713 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 105,414 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 103,340 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 102,291 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 102,291 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 97,462 miles

both front coilsprings may dislocate if suspension travel extends

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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B805 JBL is a 1985 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 B805 JBL, 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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What year was B805 JBL registered?

B805 JBL is a 1985 Toyota MR2, first registered on 13 May 1985.

Is B805 JBL safe to buy?

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