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G101 VYR

1990 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

149,061 mi
Last recorded149,061 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Toyota MR2117,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG101 VYR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 149,061 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 148,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge border line 95/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 205/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 148,713 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 147,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jan 2022 147,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake little reserve travel

Pass 21 Dec 2020 146,882 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

park brake reserve travel close to limit

Pass 10 Dec 2019 145,771 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 145,771 miles

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 144,055 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 144,048 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 144,032 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side CLEVIS PIN MISSING FROM HANDBRAKE CABLE (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 144,012 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

both front coil springs slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 27 Dec 2017 140,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear hand brake a little week

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Dec 2017 140,343 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 137,551 miles

Oil leak ()

radiator in poor condition

small exhaust blow

Pass 19 Dec 2015 135,812 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 135,812 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 129,842 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2013 117,625 miles

Oil leak

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

offside rear brake is binding slightly.

Pass 18 Dec 2012 109,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 100,804 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 100,532 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 94,218 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

clutch smell ???

gear oil leak - poss offside drive shaft oil seal

slight play near side front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 15 Jan 2010 90,801 miles

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

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

exhaust heatshield corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2008 87,400 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 80,362 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 76,517 miles

Oil leak

rad falling to bits

Pass 21 Dec 2005 73,909 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 73,909 miles

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

oil leak

over due cambelt

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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G101 VYR is a 1990 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 1990 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 117,356 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 G101 VYR, 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 36 years old, this Toyota MR2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G101 VYR is a 1990 Toyota MR2, first registered on 4 May 1990.

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