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G353 MDT

1990 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,069 mi
Last recorded118,069 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Toyota MR2117,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG353 MDT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 118,069 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 117,925 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Rear exhaust major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 117,784 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 117,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 117,192 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2012 116,522 miles

long hand brake travel

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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G353 MDT is a 1990 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G353 MDT, 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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What year was G353 MDT registered?

G353 MDT is a 1990 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 January 1990.

Is G353 MDT safe to buy?

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