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RJ51 HGO

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

113,980 mi
Last recorded113,980 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 HGO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 113,980 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 110,399 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 107,454 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 103,549 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 100,865 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 96,807 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective poor images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 93,356 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 89,576 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 20 Oct 2017 85,258 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 81,069 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 77,402 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 73,772 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 67,862 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 65,044 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 65,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 65,016 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 65,016 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 60,983 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 53,227 miles

O/S/F brake binding

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 42,636 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 38,094 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 35,509 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 25,753 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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RJ51 HGO is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2002 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 69,538 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 RJ51 HGO, 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 24 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RJ51 HGO registered?

RJ51 HGO is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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