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J617 HGF

2000 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

199,169 mi
Last recorded199,169 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ617 HGF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2025 199,169 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 197,883 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 196,694 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 193,737 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 193,767 miles

Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 191,305 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 186,425 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 184,635 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 183,250 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 181,386 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 181,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 179,333 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 173,399 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 173,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

both front anti roll bar link ball joints in poor condition

front number plate in poor condition

front pads low

o/s/f tyre wearing on egde

o/s/f wheel slightly binding

o/s/r tyre wearing on egde

rear disc's in poor condition

slight play in n/s/r bottom ball joint

Pass 20 Sep 2010 166,784 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar ball joints slight play

o/s/r tyre wearing on egde

rear disc's in poor condition

Pass 30 Sep 2009 160,147 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 160,147 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 152,239 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 152,239 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

long handbrake

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play

rear disic's in poor condition

Pass 26 Sep 2007 143,141 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 135,537 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 135,537 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear tyres on minimum tread depth

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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J617 HGF is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 J617 HGF, 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.

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J617 HGF is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 17 November 2000.

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