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G160 BGS

1999 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,764 mi
Last recorded179,764 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Toyota MR2104,990 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG160 BGS
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 179,764 miles

rust damage to components from storage ,long term condition of moving parts unknown

Fail 20 Aug 2013 179,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rust damage to components from storage ,long term condition of moving parts unknown

Fail 2 Nov 2009 179,355 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

O/S/R stabaliser arm corroded

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

both front door mirrors loose

exhaust slight blow at front pipe

slight play in O/S/F steering arm

stonechips on front windscreen

Pass 25 Nov 2008 170,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

front screen stonechipped

nearside outer sill damaged

play in offside steering rack

Fail 12 Nov 2008 170,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

front screen stonechipped

nearside outer sill damaged

play in offside steering rack

Pass 30 Jul 2007 162,450 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 162,465 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 143,594 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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G160 BGS is a 1999 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 104,990 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 G160 BGS, 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 27 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G160 BGS is a 1999 Toyota MR2, first registered on 15 December 1999.

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