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G462 CLF

1990 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

176,571 mi
Last recorded176,571 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Toyota MR2117,356 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG462 CLF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 176,571 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 176,571 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 176,479 miles

Emissions unable to be completed emitting excessive amount blue smoke during fast idle and at idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 176,258 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 172,523 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 172,493 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolts loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolts loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 170,662 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 170,137 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 168,980 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 167,006 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 166,996 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 163,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 163,822 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 163,554 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 163,554 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 155,846 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2008 151,589 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2007 148,568 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 144,484 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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G462 CLF is a 1990 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 G462 CLF, 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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G462 CLF is a 1990 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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