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LN51 WLD

2001 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

74,970 mi
Last recorded74,970 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 WLD
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 74,970 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 74,932 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 73,019 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 68,901 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable Has corrosion (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 65,701 miles

Brake discs front and rear have surface rust.

Exhaust baffles rattling.

Pass 31 Mar 2020 63,870 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 63,867 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 61,608 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to wear low

Fail 11 Apr 2019 61,608 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to wear low

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 59,186 miles

N/S/R inner cv boot leaking

Fail 5 Apr 2018 59,186 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N/S/R inner cv boot leaking

Pass 11 Apr 2017 57,014 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 54,446 miles

O/S/F shock absorber damp

Pass 14 Apr 2015 52,697 miles

n/s/r in ner drive shaft boot leaking

o/s wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 13 Apr 2015 52,693 miles

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

n/s/f brake caliper damp

n/s/r hand brake lever not working

n/s/r in ner drive shaft boot leaking

o/s wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2014 50,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

both front tyres on legal limit outer edge

both front tyres outer sidewalls perished

Pass 8 Apr 2013 48,346 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 46,436 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

n/s/f tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 27 Sep 2010 45,411 miles

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

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 18 Mar 2009 43,292 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 43,290 miles

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

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

hand brake lever travel high

Pass 17 Mar 2008 38,538 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2007 33,550 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 33,550 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2006 28,875 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 28,874 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Engine oil leaks

Slight surface corrosion to exhaust system

Steering column U.J corroding

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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LN51 WLD is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2001 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 71,549 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 LN51 WLD, 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 25 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LN51 WLD registered?

LN51 WLD is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is LN51 WLD safe to buy?

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