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848 BOB

2000 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

147,314 mi
Last recorded147,314 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration848 BOB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 147,314 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 145,943 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 145,943 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 144,344 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 142,606 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 140,440 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 138,595 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 136,414 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 136,413 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 9.52% on first and 0.67% on second test. (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Bottom of inner wheel arch and end of sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 132,905 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 128,848 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 124,429 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 119,480 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 114,904 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 109,961 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 109,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 104,688 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 99,953 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 94,661 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 90,093 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 84,657 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2009 84,589 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 78,587 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 71,753 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 65,722 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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848 BOB is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 848 BOB, 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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What year was 848 BOB registered?

848 BOB is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 21 February 2000.

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