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G480 RTO

1990 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,986 mi
Last recorded101,986 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Toyota MR2117,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG480 RTO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 101,986 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 95,185 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 76,218 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2012 72,818 miles

front brake pad wear

repair to o/s/f floors BORDERLINE

wear in n/s/f anti-roll bar link BORDERLINE

Fail 18 Jun 2012 172,817 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake pad wear

repair to o/s/f floors BORDERLINE

wear in n/s/f anti-roll bar link BORDERLINE

Pass 13 Jun 2011 99,557 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 May 2009 99,478 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 99,468 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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G480 RTO is a 1990 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G480 RTO, 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 G480 RTO registered?

G480 RTO is a 1990 Toyota MR2, first registered on 10 May 1990.

Is G480 RTO safe to buy?

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