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W228 TCR

2000 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,261 mi
Last recorded82,261 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 TCR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 82,261 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 82,255 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 82,238 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 85,233 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 82,233 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 82,222 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 82,218 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 82,047 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

noise from engine

Pass 18 Dec 2015 82,061 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

noise from engine.

steering universal joint slightly corroded.

Pass 25 Jul 2014 82,005 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 81,937 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 80,275 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 80,275 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 76,996 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 74,159 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 69,700 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 65,221 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 61,434 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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W228 TCR is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 W228 TCR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W228 TCR?

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What year was W228 TCR registered?

W228 TCR is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 13 June 2000.

Is W228 TCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W228 TCR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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