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R18 MRL

2000 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,850 mi
Last recorded95,850 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 MRL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,790cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 95,850 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 95,631 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 2 Jul 2025 95,630 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both front and nearside rear brake hoses fitted incorrectly

both front brake calipers fitted incorrectly

engine warning light on

Pass 18 Jul 2014 95,505 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 95,352 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight brake drag

Pass 3 Aug 2012 95,131 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight brake drag at rear brakes

Pass 22 Jul 2011 94,910 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 94,910 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 94,481 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 94,479 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 87,561 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 84,439 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 84,068 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 79,795 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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R18 MRL is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R18 MRL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R18 MRL registered?

R18 MRL is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is R18 MRL safe to buy?

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