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P729 LGM

1971 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,801 mi
Last recorded106,801 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 1971 Toyota MR2121,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP729 LGM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 106,801 miles

near side and off side rear body bracing bars rusting out

off side front brake slight restricted free movement

Fail 27 Jul 2009 106,624 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

near side and off side rear body bracing bars rusting out

off side front brake slight restricted free movement

Pass 5 Sep 2008 96,912 miles

rear body bars rusting . n/s abs sensor touching anti roll bar assy .

Fail 5 Sep 2008 96,912 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear body bars rusting . n/s abs sensor touching anti roll bar assy .

Fail 5 Jul 2008 95,917 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all four discs have light rust from car standing

crack in off side door mirror

near side rear bracing bar rusted out

Pass 9 May 2007 91,266 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 88,778 miles

front and rear tyres differant sizes

hand brake close to limit of traval

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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P729 LGM is a 1971 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1971 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.0% with a typical mileage of 121,602 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 P729 LGM, 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 55 years old, this Toyota MR2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P729 LGM is a 1971 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is P729 LGM safe to buy?

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