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183 ROD

1987 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

4,654 mi
Last recorded4,654 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Toyota MR2110,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration183 ROD
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 4,654 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 2,583 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 992 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 923 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 763 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 763 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 433 miles

nearside mirror vision is obstructed by roll cage

Fail 2 Jun 2017 4,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

nearside mirror vision is obstructed by roll cage

Pass 29 Sep 2015 179 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 1 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s outter handle loose .

Pass 4 Sep 2014 1 miles

o/s outter handle loose .

Pass 26 Jul 2013
Pass 6 Sep 2005

Both front top strut mounts have nuts securing with unused threads

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in n/s/f tyre

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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183 ROD is a 1987 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1987 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 110,231 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 183 ROD, 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 39 years old, this Toyota MR2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 183 ROD registered?

183 ROD is a 1987 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is 183 ROD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 183 ROD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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