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G501 GCT

1990 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

113,896 mi
Last recorded113,896 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Toyota MR2117,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG501 GCT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 113,896 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 113,623 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 113,615 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2024 112,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight corrosion o/s/f floor pan

Fail 22 May 2024 112,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight corrosion o/s/f floor pan

Pass 24 May 2023 110,055 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 110,055 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2020 108,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 106,752 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 104,947 miles

cover sills fitted

under side heavily under sealed

Fail 31 Mar 2018 104,860 miles

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

cover sills fitted

under side heavily under sealed

Pass 12 Apr 2017 102,750 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 100,659 miles

Offside outer sill covers fitted and both sides rear suspension arm bushes slight play

Fail 31 Mar 2016 100,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside outer sill covers fitted and both sides rear suspension arm bushes slight play

Pass 6 Apr 2015 95,729 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2015 95,723 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 90,971 miles

oil leaks

Fail 12 Apr 2014 90,965 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre under inflatted

Pass 10 Apr 2013 86,686 miles

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

Pass 24 Apr 2012 81,536 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 75,762 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 69,756 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 68,049 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 65,362 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 63,475 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 63,409 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 59,924 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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G501 GCT is a 1990 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 G501 GCT, 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 G501 GCT registered?

G501 GCT is a 1990 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 January 1990.

Is G501 GCT safe to buy?

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