Toyota MR2 Roadster VVTI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Toyota MR2 Roadster VVTI car check
Is the Toyota MR2 Roadster VVTI reliable? We analysed 999 real MOT tests across 178 vehicles to find out.
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The Toyota MR2 Roadster VVTI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Toyota MR2 Roadster VVTI.
Toyota MR2 Roadster VVTI — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Toyota MR2 Roadster VVTI — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1794cc
- Power
- 140 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 8 sec
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Black
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 38.2 mpg
- Urban
- 28.0 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 47.9 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £2433
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 178 g/km Band I
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £260
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £143
Toyota MR2 Roadster VVTI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Toyota MR2 Roadster VVTI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Toyota MR2 Roadster VVTI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Toyota MR2 Roadster VVTI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Toyota MR2 Roadster VVTI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Toyota MR2 Roadster VVTI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Toyota MR2 Roadster VVTI Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota MR2 Roadster VVTI THIS CAR | 76.9% | 999 | 73,094 mi | — yrs |
| Toyota Yaris | 77.7% | 9,038,234 | 54,896 mi | 27 yrs |
| Toyota Corolla | 75.4% | 4,239,724 | 75,409 mi | 36 yrs |
| Toyota Avensis | 75% | 3,497,866 | 89,776 mi | 28 yrs |
| Renault Megane Sl Oasis DCI 85 E4 | 68.6% | 551 | 117,955 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Toyota Yaris (77.7% pass rate) and the Toyota Corolla (75.4% pass rate), the Toyota MR2 Roadster VVTI sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Toyota MR2 Roadster VVTIShould you buy a used Toyota MR2 Roadster VVTI?
The Toyota MR2 Roadster VVTI has an overall MOT pass rate of 76.9% across 999 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Toyota MR2 Roadster VVTI owner drives around 1,038 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.