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Y872 OBN

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

117,687 mi
Last recorded117,687 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY872 OBN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2025 117,687 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 115,487 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 112,498 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 111,936 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 111,915 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 107,261 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has slight leak

Pass 30 Jun 2017 102,321 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 99,153 miles

nsr tyre wearing off at edges

Pass 15 May 2015 95,071 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 95,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2014 90,395 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 85,066 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 85,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 78,001 miles

offside front washer jet is blocked

Pass 8 Nov 2010 72,780 miles

engine management light is on

offside front wiper blade is split

Fail 8 Nov 2010 72,780 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine management light is on

offside front wiper blade is split

Pass 23 Nov 2009 66,239 miles

osr a b s wire rubbing on anti roll bar

Pass 10 Oct 2008 59,191 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 52,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

advise full brake service strip /clean

offside front wheel bearing SLIGHTLY NOISY ON ROTATION ,MAY CAUSE DRONEING NOISE WITH INCREASE AND DECREASE IN SPEED ,ADVISE TO REPLACE

Pass 9 Oct 2006 43,856 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 7 Oct 2006 43,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

advise rear brake check for full condition of inner brake pads

Pass 12 Oct 2005 35,225 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 35,225 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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Y872 OBN is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y872 OBN, 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.

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Y872 OBN is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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