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BMR 2V

1989 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

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Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Toyota MR2106,871 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMR 2V
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to wheel arch corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 806 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 249 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 8 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 136,268 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 143,514 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 141,359 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 140,272 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 140,272 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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BMR 2V is a 1989 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BMR 2V, 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

How do I check the history of BMR 2V?

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What year was BMR 2V registered?

BMR 2V is a 1989 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is BMR 2V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMR 2V shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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