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V214 GAO

2012 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

101,638 mi
Last recorded101,638 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota MR284,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV214 GAO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 101,638 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 101,638 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 100,693 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 100,693 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 99,737 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 98,956 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 98,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 97,819 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 97,774 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 15 Feb 2021 95,247 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 92,007 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 90,101 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 90,094 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 89,780 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 89,734 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 89,495 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 89,189 miles

Central Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 88,188 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 88,136 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 86,828 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 85,036 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 83,199 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 81,288 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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V214 GAO is a 2012 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2012 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 84,536 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 V214 GAO, 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 14 years old, this Toyota MR2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V214 GAO registered?

V214 GAO is a 2012 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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