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G166 RBV

1990 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

63,572 mi
Last recorded63,572 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Toyota MR2117,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG166 RBV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 63,572 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 63,485 miles

General suspension corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2023 63,542 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2022 63,379 miles

REAR UNDER SILLS REPAIRED. CORROSION TO FRONT FLOOR .

Fail 6 Jul 2022 63,378 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

REAR UNDER SILLS REPAIRED. CORROSION TO FRONT FLOOR .

Fail 6 Sep 2021 63,373 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 63,316 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 63,063 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 62,867 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 62,716 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 62,655 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 62,264 miles

o/s wiper starting to split n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 1 May 2013 61,949 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 61,850 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 61,545 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 60,902 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight oil leek from engine

Fail 2 Oct 2009 60,902 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight oil leek from engine

Pass 1 Oct 2008 58,359 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 58,359 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 53,077 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 53,075 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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G166 RBV is a 1990 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 G166 RBV, 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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G166 RBV is a 1990 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 May 1990.

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