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Y48 RBR

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,278 mi
Last recorded62,278 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY48 RBR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 62,278 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 61,935 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 61,294 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 61,044 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 60,764 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 60,460 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 60,460 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 59,794 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 59,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 59,076 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 58,672 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 57,775 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 55,831 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 55,059 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 50,782 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 48,042 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 48,042 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 44,525 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 40,453 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 35,034 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 30,208 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 26,465 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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Y48 RBR is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2001 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 71,549 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 Y48 RBR, 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 25 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 Y48 RBR registered?

Y48 RBR is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y48 RBR safe to buy?

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