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W161 JGR

2000 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

92,998 mi
Last recorded92,998 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 JGR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 92,998 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 92,998 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 92,589 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 92,588 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 92,291 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 92,291 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 92,012 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 92,010 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 91,120 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2021 91,120 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2013 84,522 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

note/brake pads not fully visible

slight wear to front and rear brake discs

Fail 10 Aug 2013 84,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

note/brake pads not fully visible

slight wear to front and rear brake discs

Pass 11 Aug 2012 77,890 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 70,644 miles

adv slight low effort nearside rear service and parking brake...

Fail 9 Aug 2011 70,565 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 64,896 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 55,977 miles

large handbrake efficiency bias, nearside rear poor, advise further investigation, possible caliper fault.

rear brake discs slightly corroded and ridged.

rear brake pads almost on wear indicators.

Fail 10 Aug 2009 55,784 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake pads approx 2/3mm

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front shock gaiters split

large handbrake efficiency bias, nearside rear poor, advise further investigation, possible caliper fault.

rear brake discs slightly corroded and ridged.

rear brake pads almost on wear indicators.

Pass 11 Aug 2008 47,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 40,490 miles

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

wipers smear screen

Pass 14 Aug 2006 33,981 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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W161 JGR is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 W161 JGR, 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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What year was W161 JGR registered?

W161 JGR is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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