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N901 BNU

2000 Toyota MR2

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

111,112 mi
Last recorded111,112 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN901 BNU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 111,112 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 111,102 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))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 110,408 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 110,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 109,201 miles

BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKE BACK PLATEDS CORRODED.

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR BRACE BARS CORRODED

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 109,186 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKE BACK PLATEDS CORRODED.

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR BRACE BARS CORRODED

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 106,833 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear body brace bars corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2022 106,833 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear body brace bars corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2021 105,625 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/r aqnd n/s/r body vibration bars corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2020 104,144 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear body bars corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2020 104,144 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear body bars corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2019 102,658 miles

Nearside Rear body vibration bar corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2019 102,658 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear body vibration bar corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2018 101,228 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 101,228 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 99,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front both tyres are perished

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 97,533 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 95,257 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2015 95,257 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 91,390 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres perished

Pass 4 Jan 2013 88,212 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 88,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 84,648 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres starting to perish

Pass 7 Jan 2011 81,016 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 76,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 69,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Dec 2008 69,124 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Jan 2008 63,321 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 17 Jan 2007 54,795 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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N901 BNU is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2000 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 78,159 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 N901 BNU, 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 26 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N901 BNU is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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