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W271 SGF

2000 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

79,476 mi
Last recorded79,476 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW271 SGF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 79,476 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 79,329 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 79,302 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 78,776 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 78,766 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 78,172 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 77,495 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 77,221 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake performance poor.

Pass 13 Nov 2018 74,725 miles

only just got through the emissions.

Pass 14 Nov 2017 73,494 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 71,026 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 68,822 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 68,380 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 68,367 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 67,248 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 67,176 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 65,489 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 65,478 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 63,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

Pass 12 Jul 2011 60,102 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 57,832 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 57,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 56,543 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 56,543 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 53,601 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 53,596 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2007 49,925 miles
Fail 7 May 2006 46,311 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2006 46,311 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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W271 SGF is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 W271 SGF, 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 W271 SGF registered?

W271 SGF is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 13 April 2000.

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