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L455 RMG

1994 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,608 mi
Last recorded45,608 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Toyota MR2105,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL455 RMG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 45,608 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 45,542 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 45,541 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 45,517 miles

hand brake could be improved

Pass 17 Oct 2022 45,459 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 45,457 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 45,366 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 45,321 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 45,202 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 45,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 45,060 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 44,465 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 44,207 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 43,600 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 42,892 miles

both front flexible brake hoses starting to perish

both front wipers smearing

both rear tyres cracking

cut in osr tyre not within criteria

nsf tyre cracking

nsr tyre close to legal limit

Pass 11 Sep 2013 42,467 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 42,315 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 42,061 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 42,000 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 41,674 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 40,473 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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L455 RMG is a 1994 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1994 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 105,250 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 L455 RMG, 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 32 years old, this Toyota MR2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L455 RMG registered?

L455 RMG is a 1994 Toyota MR2, first registered on 23 April 1994.

Is L455 RMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L455 RMG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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