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J990 RTT

2005 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,168 mi
Last recorded124,168 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ990 RTT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 124,168 miles

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

General corrosion

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 122,936 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 119,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both sides rear boxes (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly touching inner plastic wheel arch cover on full lock

Pass 11 Mar 2017 113,596 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view loose (8.1.2a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs (3.5.1i)

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s/f brake slight bind

o/s/f tyre touches plastic inner wheel arch linner on full lock

Fail 11 Mar 2017 113,576 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view loose (8.1.2a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs (3.5.1i)

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s/f brake slight bind

o/s/f tyre touches plastic inner wheel arch linner on full lock

Pass 11 Feb 2016 111,895 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 111,895 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 104,018 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing.

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 104,018 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 101,689 miles

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)

front discs rusted and pitted

o/s/f strut weak

small blow rer exhaust

some wear in both front anti roll bar link pins, may rattle on rough ground

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 19 Feb 2014 101,686 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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)

front discs rusted and pitted

o/s/f strut weak

small blow rer exhaust

some wear in both front anti roll bar link pins, may rattle on rough ground

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 11 Feb 2013 99,742 miles

exhaust flexi in poor condition

front brake discs worn

n/s rear lower sill damaged

oil leak

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Fail 11 Feb 2013 99,742 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brakes binding

exhaust flexi in poor condition

front brake discs worn

n/s rear lower sill damaged

oil leak

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 9 Feb 2012 95,762 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 95,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 92,525 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 92,524 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 87,040 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2009 82,461 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 74,943 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 74,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

offside wiper in poor condition

Pass 25 Apr 2007 66,121 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 56,729 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 56,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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J990 RTT is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 61,856 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 J990 RTT, 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 21 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J990 RTT is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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