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V897 GNJ

2000 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

81,070 mi
Last recorded81,070 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV897 GNJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 81,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 81,064 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 79,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 79,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 78,979 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 74,719 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 71,446 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 69,928 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 67,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 66,172 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 64,748 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 64,748 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 60,412 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 56,853 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 48,841 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 45,151 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 45,091 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 43,824 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 43,806 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 41,845 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 41,845 miles

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 39,795 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 39,795 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2008 37,797 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 34,826 miles

slight handbrake travel

Pass 28 Feb 2006 32,605 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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V897 GNJ is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2000 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 78,159 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 V897 GNJ, 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 26 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V897 GNJ is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 25 January 2000.

Is V897 GNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V897 GNJ shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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