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R999 PBT

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,515 mi
Last recorded68,515 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR999 PBT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 68,515 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension attachment points thin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle including suspension components

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak engine

Pass 6 Jun 2025 68,055 miles

General corrosion of underside of vehicle

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 68,053 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill corner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion of underside of vehicle

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 67,333 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 67,333 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 66,129 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 64,492 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 64,492 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 64,373 miles

Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides have slight play in top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Lower UJ also corroded (2.2.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides sills corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 63,003 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 63,003 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 61,811 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 61,811 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 60,357 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 59,612 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 58,292 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 58,292 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 57,908 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 55,574 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 55,574 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 53,594 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 53,591 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 51,775 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 49,734 miles

Both front inner brake disc's EXCESSIVELY PITTED, Less than 25% disc surface.

Fail 9 Mar 2011 49,733 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both front inner brake disc's EXCESSIVELY PITTED, Less than 25% disc surface.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 47,078 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 46,978 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2009 44,006 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 26 Feb 2008 36,841 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 36,841 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 31,115 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 27,781 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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R999 PBT is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R999 PBT, 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.

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R999 PBT is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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