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M19 PLR

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

92,332 mi
Last recorded92,332 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM19 PLR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 92,332 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 92,124 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 92,124 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2024 91,890 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 91,801 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 91,708 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 91,694 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 91,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2020 91,624 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 91,544 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 91,248 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 90,991 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 90,597 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 88,682 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 88,682 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 88,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 86,635 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside front wheel slightly stiff to turn by hand

offside rear tyre cracked

slightly long travel of parking brake

Fail 8 May 2014 86,635 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside front wheel slightly stiff to turn by hand

offside rear tyre cracked

slightly long travel of parking brake

Pass 10 May 2013 83,787 miles

hand brake travel

headlamps tarnishing

offside rear brake pads worn low

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 12 May 2012 80,063 miles

front tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 14 Jun 2011 79,123 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 74,024 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 69,895 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 64,562 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 56,992 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 56,943 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Jun 2006 43,624 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 43,614 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 43,614 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M19 PLR is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 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 M19 PLR, 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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What year was M19 PLR registered?

M19 PLR is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is M19 PLR safe to buy?

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