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MR02 LAW

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,479 mi
Last recorded19,479 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR02 LAW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 19,479 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 19,304 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 18,937 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 18,634 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 18,236 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 18,183 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 18,013 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 17,394 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 17,158 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 16,528 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 15,749 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 15,306 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 14,726 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 14,291 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 13,526 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 13,526 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 12,687 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 11,938 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 9,620 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 8,719 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 8,718 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 7,654 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 7,619 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 6,944 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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MR02 LAW is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MR02 LAW, 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 MR02 LAW registered?

MR02 LAW is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is MR02 LAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR02 LAW shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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