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P489 AGR

2007 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

92,088 mi
Last recorded92,088 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Toyota MR294,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP489 AGR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 92,088 miles

Front nearside and offside shock absorber dust gaiters deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall showing a cut

Nearside Rear sill showing damage

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area and also showing damage (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area dampness various areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake travel high

underside of vehicle showing age related surface corrosion and evidence of vehicle sitting

Pass 22 Apr 2025 92,073 miles

Front nearside and offside shock absorber dust gaiters deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel smell from underside of vehicle when switched off no evidence of a leak advise attention

underside of vehicle showing age related surface corrosion

Fail 22 Apr 2025 92,073 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front nearside and offside shock absorber dust gaiters deteriorated

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel smell from underside of vehicle when switched off no evidence of a leak advise attention

underside of vehicle showing age related surface corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2023 90,618 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking Brake Cable Corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 90,618 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking Brake Cable Corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 90,203 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy non standard exhaust system fitted from catalytic converter back (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear parking brake cable mounting bracket slightly insecure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake flexi hoses secured by a non standard means

parking brake requirements only just met it appears the system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 7 Oct 2021 90,200 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy non standard exhaust system fitted from catalytic converter back (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear parking brake cable mounting bracket slightly insecure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake flexi hoses secured by a non standard means

parking brake requirements only just met it appears the system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 11 Sep 2020 89,142 miles

Offside Handbrake low effort

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 88,129 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 85,987 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 83,110 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 79,150 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 77,544 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 75,616 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 74,412 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 69,951 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 81,071 miles

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)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 81,071 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 82,180 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 82,180 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 80,462 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 136,913 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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P489 AGR is a 2007 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2007 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 94,628 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 P489 AGR, 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 19 years old, this Toyota MR2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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P489 AGR is a 2007 Toyota MR2, first registered on 15 August 2007.

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