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H118 GKL

1991 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,011 mi
Last recorded118,011 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 Toyota MR2118,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH118 GKL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 118,011 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 117,771 miles

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

general corrosion throughout the underside and on all suspension components

oil warning light on dash but engine had the correct amount of oil in the engine

Fail 25 Apr 2024 117,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn hub ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front door corroded and holed

front and rear suspension components corroded

general corrosion throughout the underside of the vehicle

Pass 2 Oct 2009 117,543 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 117,450 miles

Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 83,423 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 115,200 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 113,042 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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H118 GKL is a 1991 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 118,010 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 H118 GKL, 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 35 years old, this Toyota MR2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H118 GKL is a 1991 Toyota MR2, first registered on 12 June 1991.

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