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F109 HKJ

1989 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

167,587 mi
Last recorded167,587 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Toyota MR2106,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF109 HKJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 167,587 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front support bracket corroded

underside undersealed

Pass 17 Jan 2025 166,811 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front support bracket corroded

under vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 18 Dec 2024 166,805 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

front support bracket corroded

underside covered in very thick underseal

Pass 18 Dec 2023 165,457 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

reverse light not working

Fail 18 Dec 2023 165,457 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

reverse light not working

Pass 19 Dec 2022 164,310 miles

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

under vehicle covered in undersill

Fail 1 Dec 2022 164,302 miles

Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill to Floorwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Subframe to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underneath Covered in Undersill

Pass 2 Nov 2021 163,321 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 161,549 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 158,892 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 158,892 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body insecure floor excessive corrosion (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 156,853 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 154,587 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 154,586 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering and the floor excessively corroded (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 152,750 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 152,750 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 151,599 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 150,365 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 149,439 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 48,580 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 147,655 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 146,625 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 145,905 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 145,305 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 145,303 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 135,521 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 135,520 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 125,881 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 125,879 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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F109 HKJ is a 1989 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 F109 HKJ, 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.

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F109 HKJ is a 1989 Toyota MR2, first registered on 28 March 1989.

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