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W417 LBA

2000 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,057 mi
Last recorded125,057 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW417 LBA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 125,057 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 122,668 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 119,691 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 115,007 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 109,788 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 107,185 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 104,147 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 104,036 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 99,031 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 94,376 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Feb 2014 79,504 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 87,640 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 83,788 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 78,954 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 78,954 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 17 Feb 2010 74,024 miles

under bonnet can not be seen [ plastic covers]

Pass 28 Jan 2009 67,834 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 61,377 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 53,014 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 53,014 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 43,930 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 43,741 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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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W417 LBA is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W417 LBA, 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

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What year was W417 LBA registered?

W417 LBA is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W417 LBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W417 LBA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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