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K472 RBK

1997 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

58,591 mi
Last recorded58,591 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK472 RBK
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 58,591 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 57,599 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 57,490 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 57,470 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 57,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2015 57,214 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 56,092 miles

NS handbrake efficiency low compared to OS

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

OSR strengthening bar corroded

Pass 11 May 2013 55,451 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 55,451 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 52,979 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre perished & low on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2011 49,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 44,741 miles

front number plate in poor condition

slite play in both rear hubs lower balljoints

Pass 21 Apr 2009 42,528 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 38,835 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 20 Apr 2007 27,876 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 27,841 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 15,704 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
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K472 RBK is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1997 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 95,711 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 K472 RBK, 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 29 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K472 RBK registered?

K472 RBK is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is K472 RBK safe to buy?

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