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G141 ULG

1998 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

173,191 mi
Last recorded173,191 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG141 ULG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 173,191 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 170,479 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2024 170,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded At hose union. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Track control arm bush worn /split . No movement.

Oil and coolant leaks .

Outer sills corroded at the rear/holed . Also nearside inner as marked .

Rear boot/engine bay does not open .

Pass 10 Feb 2023 168,905 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 168,838 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 167,294 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 167,289 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 163,948 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 161,023 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 157,771 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 157,771 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 153,484 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 145,485 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 134,425 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 134,359 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 129,669 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 124,240 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 122,206 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 115,823 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 107,885 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 107,814 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 102,964 miles

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

all tyres have small cracks in inner and outer tyre walls

both outer sills weak

Fail 14 May 2009 102,964 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

all tyres have small cracks in inner and outer tyre walls

Pass 24 May 2008 100,118 miles

o/s n/s front tyres starting to perish

Fail 10 May 2008 100,113 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

near side front tyre perrished

off side front tyre perrished

Pass 8 May 2007 91,611 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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G141 ULG is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1998 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 102,678 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 G141 ULG, 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 28 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G141 ULG is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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