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V229 RNP

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

88,334 mi
Last recorded88,334 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV229 RNP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 88,334 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 87,555 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 87,538 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 86,637 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 86,637 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached lower nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached lower nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 82,382 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 82,151 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 81,941 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 81,861 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 81,861 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 81,502 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 81,125 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 81,125 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 80,679 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 80,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 80,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 79,932 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 78,177 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 77,163 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)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 77,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 74,645 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 74,645 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 70,090 miles

n/s/f tyre is worn on edge

Pass 20 Jun 2006 61,981 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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V229 RNP is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2004 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 63,331 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 V229 RNP, 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 22 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V229 RNP is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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