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RK51 VMT

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

95,104 mi
Last recorded95,104 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 VMT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 95,104 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 94,990 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 94,867 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 94,548 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 94,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 93,171 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 92,481 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 90,734 miles

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Welding repair to rear subframe

Pass 6 Feb 2019 87,279 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 87,278 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 81,984 miles

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2017 76,629 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 76,629 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2015 68,471 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 66,909 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 64,726 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 55,360 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 55,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Dec 2011 52,280 miles

under body shields fitted

Fail 28 Dec 2011 52,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under body shields fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2010 45,555 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 39,663 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 32,445 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 26,387 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 17,930 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 10,295 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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RK51 VMT is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 RK51 VMT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK51 VMT registered?

RK51 VMT is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is RK51 VMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK51 VMT shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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