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G20 MLR

1997 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,811 mi
Last recorded128,811 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG20 MLR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2010 128,811 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 122,252 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 119,119 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 119,119 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2006 113,541 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 113,541 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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G20 MLR is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G20 MLR, 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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What year was G20 MLR registered?

G20 MLR is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is G20 MLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G20 MLR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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