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GV51 HRC

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,844 mi
Last recorded104,844 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 HRC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 104,844 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 104,844 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 101,212 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 98,719 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 97,115 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 93,651 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 84,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 84,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 84,724 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 79,750 miles

Idle speed is quite high

Oil leak ()

Various areas quite heavy corrosion evident

Fail 17 May 2018 79,750 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding Handbrake cables seized (3.7.B.1)

Idle speed is quite high

Oil leak ()

Various areas quite heavy corrosion evident

Fail 26 May 2017 79,746 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 72,261 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 62,988 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 52,887 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 50,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 48,890 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres perishing

Pass 10 Nov 2010 45,975 miles

front brakes slight pitting

Pass 20 Nov 2009 42,264 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 42,264 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 39,770 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 39,770 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 38,041 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 38,040 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 34,354 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 29,708 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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GV51 HRC is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 71,549 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 GV51 HRC, 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 25 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 GV51 HRC registered?

GV51 HRC is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 20 November 2001.

Is GV51 HRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV51 HRC shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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