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L572 MDP

2002 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

161,869 mi
Last recorded161,869 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL572 MDP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 161,869 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 160,069 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 157,968 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 157,968 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2016 155,259 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 153,009 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 153,004 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 151,730 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r support bar corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2014 151,730 miles

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

n/s/r support bar corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2012 148,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

suface rust on front brake disc

Fail 13 Dec 2012 148,344 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

suface rust on front brake disc

Pass 19 Nov 2010 146,558 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 146,558 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2009 144,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 132,731 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 132,730 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 124,458 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 124,415 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 117,274 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 117,274 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 108,279 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 108,200 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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L572 MDP is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2002 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 69,538 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 L572 MDP, 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 24 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L572 MDP is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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