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GD02 LLJ

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

129,823 mi
Last recorded129,823 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 LLJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 129,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2025 121,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 116,274 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 111,692 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 109,323 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 109,315 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 105,713 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 103,920 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Well repaired stone chip at zone "B". (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 103,015 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 101,497 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Of engine damp with oil

Power steering pipes corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2017 99,290 miles

Front Exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 23 Dec 2015 97,059 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 78,868 miles

Cracks in Nearside Rear Tyre Tread

Fail 4 Aug 2014 78,868 miles

Cracks in Nearside Rear Tyre Tread

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 69,879 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 60,504 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 58,787 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 58,787 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 55,180 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyres perished in tread

Pass 20 May 2009 48,260 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 40,686 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 38,049 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 33,820 miles

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

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

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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GD02 LLJ is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2002 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 69,538 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 GD02 LLJ, 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 24 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GD02 LLJ is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 24 August 2002.

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