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G461 BVW

1990 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests26 (12 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

157,412 mi
Last recorded157,412 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Toyota MR2117,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG461 BVW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 14 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 157,412 miles

Front offside floor too inner sill corroded

Rear little reserve travel on handbrake

under side of car in poor condition covered in thick under sill

Fail 31 Dec 2025 157,407 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front offside floor too inner sill corroded

Rear little reserve travel on handbrake

under side of car in poor condition covered in thick under sill

Fail 13 Dec 2025 157,402 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Front offside floor too inner sill corroded

under side of car in poor condition covered in thick under sill

Pass 14 Dec 2024 156,287 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both pitted, Offside shows signs of heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 156,282 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements Harsh/grating (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both pitted, Offside shows signs of heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 154,585 miles

underside rusty and repaired

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

cover sills fitted

oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2022 154,585 miles

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

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

cover sills fitted

oil leak

underside rusty and repaired

Pass 31 May 2018 151,433 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable clip missing but cable is still secure

Nearside Sill corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area and not significantly weakened

Offside Sill corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area and not significantly weakened

Offside handbrake cable clip missing but cable is still secure

Fail 19 Sep 2017 151,403 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill corroded and holed. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroding.

Rear Light engine oil leak.

Pass 7 Sep 2016 148,278 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 148,249 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2016 148,229 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of outer sills

slight bind from nearside front brake

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

underside corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 146,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2015 146,089 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 142,452 miles

advise o/s/f floor cracked

Fail 6 Jun 2014 142,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise o/s/f floor cracked

Pass 7 May 2013 140,666 miles

under side of vehicle rusty

Fail 23 Apr 2013 140,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

under side of vehicle rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2011 138,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front & rear brake discs worn

Fail 12 Mar 2011 138,211 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front & rear brake discs worn

Pass 9 Mar 2010 125,233 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear wheelarches corroding

general corrosion underside

offside wiperblade split

Fail 9 Mar 2010 125,224 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both rear wheelarches corroding

general corrosion underside

offside wiperblade split

Fail 2 Feb 2010 125,214 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear wheel arches corroded

front offside sill corroded

general corrosion underside

suspect corrosion under sill covers

unable to fully test outer sills due to covers

wipers split

Pass 18 Mar 2008 120,748 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

surface rust to underside of car and outter door seales

Pass 2 Mar 2006 120,437 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

serface rust to under side of car

Fail 7 Feb 2006 120,372 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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G461 BVW is a 1990 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 G461 BVW, 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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G461 BVW is a 1990 Toyota MR2, first registered on 6 March 1990.

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