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RV02 GTY

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,971 mi
Last recorded118,971 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 GTY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 118,971 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 118,920 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake cable insecure brackets broken (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake cable insecure attached to a brake pipe (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface rust underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 29 May 2019 116,060 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 110,870 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2017 108,411 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 108,410 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 105,390 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished/cracked

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre is perished/cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2015 101,496 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear tyres are perished/cracked

Fail 24 Jun 2015 101,468 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear tyres are perished/cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2014 97,868 miles

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

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

Offside front wiper blade split

Pass 3 Jul 2013 95,706 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2012 92,312 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 92,312 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2011 80,651 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 69,245 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 57,182 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 56,125 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 56,125 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 47,897 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Jul 2007 47,897 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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RV02 GTY is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 RV02 GTY, 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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RV02 GTY is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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