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T8 WRG

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

86,145 mi
Last recorded86,145 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 WRG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 86,145 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 86,132 miles

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

Offside 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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 85,483 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 84,805 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 83,561 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 82,324 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 80,770 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 79,314 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 75,500 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 75,500 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 71,984 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 71,933 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 65,799 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 65,369 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 65,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 64,596 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 64,212 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 64,212 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 51,405 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2009 56,808 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 56,808 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 51,730 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 47,855 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 46,775 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 42,993 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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T8 WRG is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 T8 WRG, 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 T8 WRG registered?

T8 WRG is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is T8 WRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T8 WRG shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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