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J222 DRW

1991 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,562 mi
Last recorded74,562 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Toyota MR2118,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 DRW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 74,562 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 74,342 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs scored

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 12 Oct 2012 74,342 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs scored

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 28 Jul 2011 72,379 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery light on

very slight bind to o/s/f brake

Pass 13 Apr 2010 71,483 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

n/s seatbelt slow to retract

very slight smoke from tail pipe

Fail 9 Apr 2010 71,483 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

n/s seatbelt slow to retract

very slight smoke from tail pipe

Pass 6 Mar 2009 70,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 66,339 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 66,339 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 62,116 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 57,126 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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J222 DRW is a 1991 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J222 DRW, 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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What year was J222 DRW registered?

J222 DRW is a 1991 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J222 DRW safe to buy?

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