CarVerify

Free Car Check

H229 JLD

2000 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 2000cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

143,401 mi
Last recorded143,401 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH229 JLD
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 143,401 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 143,384 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 141,859 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 141,821 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 139,882 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 139,363 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 137,982 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 137,211 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 136,941 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 135,937 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 133,981 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 131,434 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 126,679 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 123,338 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 119,635 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 115,315 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 111,367 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 107,621 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 103,765 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 103,765 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 99,738 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 92,687 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
Full Toyota MR2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H229 JLD is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 2000 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 78,159 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 H229 JLD, 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 26 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H229 JLD?

You can check the full history of H229 JLD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H229 JLD registered?

H229 JLD is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 10 January 2000.

Is H229 JLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H229 JLD shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H229 JLD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H229 JLD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.