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G379 FBL

1990 Toyota MR2

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,900 mi
Last recorded72,900 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Toyota MR2117,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG379 FBL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2026 72,900 miles

Position lamp not working Nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Nearside rear (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Offside front (5.3.2 (d))

Side repeater not working Both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Wheel bearing has excessive play Nearside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Foot and parking brake performance borderline pass

Front wheel studs look short in nuts fitted

General standing corrosion

Nearside front brake hose not located in clip

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Offside rear (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 72,900 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024
Fail 9 Feb 2024

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 123,717 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

foglamp switch loose

offside front brake hose loose

Pass 6 Oct 2007

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2007 122,359 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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G379 FBL is a 1990 Toyota MR2 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 G379 FBL, 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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G379 FBL is a 1990 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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