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A16 MRR

1987 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

75,318 mi
Last recorded75,318 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Toyota MR2110,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 MRR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 75,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 73,761 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 71,534 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold flange (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 68,513 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 66,980 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 63,744 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 61,844 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 59,561 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 57,435 miles

front registration plate damaged

Fail 25 Sep 2017 57,431 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front registration plate damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2016 53,349 miles

Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 49,361 miles

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

Offside wiper blade splitting

Pass 28 Apr 2014 46,141 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 46,136 miles

Slight corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

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

Pass 8 May 2009 46,090 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 46,030 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 46,012 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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A16 MRR is a 1987 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 A16 MRR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A16 MRR registered?

A16 MRR is a 1987 Toyota MR2, first registered on 23 September 1987.

Is A16 MRR safe to buy?

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