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W461 XDL

2000 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,521 mi
Last recorded58,521 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW461 XDL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 58,521 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 58,518 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 58,128 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 58,122 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 58,119 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 57,788 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 57,748 miles

Front shock cover deteriorated

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

slight oil leak

steering and suspension corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2018 57,478 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 57,216 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 56,811 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2015 56,273 miles

Engine under tray fitted.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 55,654 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 54,940 miles

Battery loose but not insecure

Both front coil springs corroded slightly

Cuts in nearside tyre wall no cords visable

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)

Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 54,048 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 53,276 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 52,539 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 52,527 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 48,364 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 49,200 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 36,788 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 36,788 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 31,640 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 24,928 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 24,925 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (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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W461 XDL is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W461 XDL, 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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W461 XDL is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 July 2000.

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