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J681 NLR

2001 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

165,851 mi
Last recorded165,851 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ681 NLR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 165,851 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various suspension components corroded

Various underfloor corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2017 165,269 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 165,269 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 163,462 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 157,580 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 141,587 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 141,574 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 125,882 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 106,955 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 87,364 miles

engine oil leak

full covers fitted to underside unable to fully inspect

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2011 87,326 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2010 84,895 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 84,895 miles

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

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

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

advised at time of test vehicle has electric operated door locks no visable handles fitted

advised plastic covers fitted too/s and n/s outer sills no inspection for corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2009 81,397 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2008 80,328 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 78,136 miles

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

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

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

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

both front flexible brake pipes showing signs of wear

both rear flexible brake hoses showing signs of wear

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2006 77,197 miles

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

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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J681 NLR is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 J681 NLR, 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.

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J681 NLR is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 16 July 2001.

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