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G1 GDN

1997 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

72,265 mi
Last recorded72,265 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 GDN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 72,265 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

rear fog lights staying on

Fail 23 Jul 2025 72,265 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear fog lights staying on

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 71,949 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 71,949 miles

Emissions unable to be completed coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40-17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 71,883 miles

nearside front wing cracked.

Fail 18 Oct 2022 71,883 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

nearside front wing cracked.

Pass 13 Oct 2021 71,676 miles

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

both rear tyre inner edges low.

Pass 3 Oct 2020 71,626 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 71,609 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 71,224 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 69,559 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2016 65,890 miles

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

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

offside front tyre inner tread very low.

sill covers fitted.

Fail 6 Oct 2016 65,890 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre inner tread very low.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 5 Oct 2015 64,733 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 62,877 miles

offside front tyre inner tread getting low.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 7 Oct 2013 60,967 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre inner tread getting low.

sill covers fitted.

Fail 2 Oct 2013 60,925 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre inner tread getting low.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 6 Jul 2012 60,589 miles

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

osf tyre inner tread getting low on inner edge.

Fail 29 Jun 2012 60,578 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

osf tyre inner tread getting low on inner edge.

Pass 2 Jul 2011 57,198 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear lamps damaged

signs of front wheels fouling in use

temporary side repeators fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2011 57,183 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear lamps damaged

signs of front wheels fouling in use

Fail 27 Jun 2011 57,159 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

fan belt noise

Pass 24 Jun 2009 55,381 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 55,377 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 53,545 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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G1 GDN is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1997 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 95,711 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 G1 GDN, 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 29 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G1 GDN is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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