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SV51 MXB

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,331 mi
Last recorded115,331 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 MXB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 115,331 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension and Running gear slightly corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2023 115,075 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion on front suspension components

Pass 5 Oct 2022 114,491 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 114,315 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 114,315 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre 10 years old and has deep age cracks

Offside Front Tyre 10 years old and has deep age cracks

Pass 7 Jul 2020 113,935 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 113,686 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 113,186 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 112,006 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)

Oil leak on engine ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 108,302 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 108,300 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 105,977 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 96,969 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)

both rear tyres at limit

Pass 26 Jul 2013 69,935 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 69,935 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 65,373 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 65,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r and o/s/r brake disc's pitted on the inner face

Pass 13 Jun 2011 57,676 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 52,288 miles

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

both rear tyres sidewall srarting to crack

Pass 19 Jun 2009 50,004 miles

Offside rear tyre is slightly perished on edges of tread.

Fail 15 Jun 2009 49,978 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear tyre is slightly perished on edges of tread.

Pass 19 Jun 2008 47,443 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 47,441 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 43,044 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 36,714 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 26,377 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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SV51 MXB 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 76.9%.

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 SV51 MXB, 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 SV51 MXB registered?

SV51 MXB is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is SV51 MXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV51 MXB shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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