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A7 TVN

2000 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

131,522 mi
Last recorded131,522 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 TVN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 131,522 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 131,522 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 122,533 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod(drumstick) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge beginning to wear 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 118,293 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 116,980 miles

Coil spring corroded all four corners of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 116,979 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Coil spring corroded all four road springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2017 116,770 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 103,610 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 112,327 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2015 110,704 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 105,671 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 May 2014 105,671 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 98,185 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 98,185 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 93,492 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stud missing from manifold to downpipe

slight play n/s inner joint of steering rack

some corrosion to o/s/f coil spring

Fail 14 Jan 2011 89,861 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

slight play in n/s inner steering rack joint

surface corrosion present to both front suspension coil springs

Pass 14 Jan 2011 89,861 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

slight play in n/s inner steering rack joint

surface corrosion present to both front suspension coil springs

Pass 15 Jan 2010 82,505 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 79,294 miles

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

front offside tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Dec 2007 69,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front & nearside rear discs appear in poor condition

engine management lamp on

slight play in nearside rack joint

Pass 29 Dec 2007 69,690 miles

both front & nearside rear discs appear in poor condition

engine management lamp on

slight play in nearside rack joint

Pass 10 Jan 2007 45,328 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 32,835 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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A7 TVN is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A7 TVN, 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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A7 TVN is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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