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L209 MEP

2007 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

177,024 mi
Last recorded177,024 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Toyota MR294,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL209 MEP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 177,024 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Bay Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 173,911 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2023 170,425 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2022 166,427 miles

under trays fitted

wet test rain

Pass 4 Oct 2021 161,887 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 153,800 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2020 153,755 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2019 151,862 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2019 151,842 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2018 146,014 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2017 138,811 miles

parking brake 18%

Pass 17 Sep 2016 134,260 miles

under trays

Pass 19 Sep 2015 127,863 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2014 122,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 120,331 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 116,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2012 116,109 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Oct 2012 116,104 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)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 110,641 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 105,838 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 99,721 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 94,386 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 88,305 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 88,268 miles

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

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

offside rear lower suspension ball joint locking device missing

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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L209 MEP is a 2007 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2007 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 94,628 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 L209 MEP, 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 19 years old, this Toyota MR2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L209 MEP registered?

L209 MEP is a 2007 Toyota MR2, first registered on 14 November 2007.

Is L209 MEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L209 MEP shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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