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B8 CJR

1997 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,327 mi
Last recorded84,327 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 CJR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 84,327 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 83,217 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 82,895 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 82,398 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 81,941 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 81,273 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 79,774 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 78,893 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 78,893 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 72,404 miles

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2014 71,540 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 68,242 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2012 64,081 miles

rear exhaust corroded.

slight play in os/r wheel bearing

Pass 18 Apr 2011 55,801 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 49,037 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 47,046 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 47,046 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 44,319 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 40,976 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 34,487 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 37,487 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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B8 CJR is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B8 CJR, 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 B8 CJR registered?

B8 CJR is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is B8 CJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 CJR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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