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GL51 XGT

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,347 mi
Last recorded98,347 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 XGT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 98,347 miles

Competition vehicle fitted with race seat and rollcage etc

Pass 28 Mar 2024 97,234 miles

Competition vehicle fitted with race seat and rollcage etc

Pass 3 Apr 2023 96,097 miles

Competition vehicle fitted with race seat and rollcage etc .

Pass 3 Mar 2022 95,092 miles

Roll cage and race seat fitted with harness. No other seats fitted

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 95,092 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Roll cage and race seat fitted with harness. No other seats fitted

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 93,839 miles

single race seat and roll cage fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2019 92,965 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 92,918 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 92,902 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 91,094 miles

eml on

Pass 23 Feb 2011 85,148 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 85,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 73,618 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 62,982 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 50,553 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 38,574 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 26,583 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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GL51 XGT is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GL51 XGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL51 XGT registered?

GL51 XGT is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 12 January 2002.

Is GL51 XGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 XGT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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