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F114 RTC

1989 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

187,652 mi
Last recorded187,652 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 1989 Toyota MR2106,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF114 RTC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 187,652 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

corrosion on underside

long travel on park brake

vehicle has been repaired previously

Fail 19 Aug 2023 187,635 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

corrosion on underside

long travel on park brake

vehicle has been repaired previously

Pass 10 Aug 2022 183,863 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

long travel on park brake

spare tyre worn on outer edge

vehicle has been welded previously

Fail 10 Aug 2022 183,863 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

long travel on park brake

spare tyre worn on outer edge

vehicle has been welded previously

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2021 182,235 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

vehicle has been repaired previously

Fail 14 May 2021 182,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

vehicle has been repaired previously

Pass 12 Aug 2017 179,436 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside and offside door piller starting to corrode

Pass 2 Aug 2016 172,438 miles

Front nearside and offside road springs rusty

Nearside Front Outer sill rusted

Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing on edges

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

nearside park brake effort lower than offside effort

spare tyre tread on wear bars

this vehicle has been welded before

Pass 1 Jun 2015 168,477 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 168,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

long hand brake travel

Pass 24 May 2014 162,142 miles

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

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

long hand brake travel

Pass 25 May 2013 155,652 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 149,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 147,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

Fail 4 Mar 2011 147,243 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 6 Nov 2009 143,846 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

surface corrosion in offside front door piller

Fail 3 Nov 2009 143,846 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

surface corrosion in offside front door piller

Pass 13 Dec 2007 140,852 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 140,836 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 137,323 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2006 137,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 130,082 miles

corrosion rear body work

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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F114 RTC is a 1989 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F114 RTC, 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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F114 RTC is a 1989 Toyota MR2, first registered on 14 March 1989.

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