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NV51 FGX

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

113,200 mi
Last recorded113,200 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 FGX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 113,200 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 111,733 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 111,733 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 111,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective beam image not visible (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective beam image not visible (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 110,014 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

nearside & offside rear tyres worn close to the legal limit

Fail 6 Mar 2024 110,010 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

nearside & offside rear tyres worn close to the legal limit

Pass 16 Mar 2023 108,625 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 205/50R15 86V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 108,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 205/50R15 86V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 106,429 miles

nearside & offside headlamps lens badly deteriorated beam image poor

Pass 16 Mar 2021 103,894 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

all tyres close to 10 years old

nearside & offside headlamp lens deteriorated

parking brake needs adjustment or repair

Pass 18 Mar 2020 102,733 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 100,760 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 98,281 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 95,668 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 95,573 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 91,871 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 88,395 miles

Oil leak

offside and nearside front tyres walls cracked and perished

Pass 17 Mar 2014 84,159 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front tyre wall cracked and perished

Fail 17 Mar 2014 84,159 miles

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside front tyre wall cracked and perished

Pass 18 Mar 2013 78,667 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres preished

nearside windscreen wiper split

Pass 19 Mar 2012 72,854 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 70,548 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 68,043 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 65,227 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

parking brake travel high

Pass 13 Jul 2007 61,257 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 61,257 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 48,520 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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NV51 FGX is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 NV51 FGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NV51 FGX registered?

NV51 FGX is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is NV51 FGX safe to buy?

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