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W214 LMR

2000 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,141 mi
Last recorded77,141 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW214 LMR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 77,141 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Under Body Corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2025 76,317 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides corrosion at top of springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both front shock rubber boots split

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm 205/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

general surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 18 Oct 2024 71,048 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 71,046 miles

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 65,940 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2023 65,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2022 57,185 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2022 57,185 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 52,086 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 52,025 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 51,996 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 51,869 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 51,549 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 50,390 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 50,390 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 47,749 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 47,747 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement hand brake cable siezed (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 45,113 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 41,362 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 41,360 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 41,216 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 41,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 40,986 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 40,491 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 39,963 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 39,963 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 39,269 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 39,263 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 38,423 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 34,762 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W214 LMR is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W214 LMR, 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 W214 LMR registered?

W214 LMR is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 April 2000.

Is W214 LMR safe to buy?

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