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D21 MJB

1987 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

62,982 mi
Last recorded62,982 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Toyota MR2110,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD21 MJB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 62,982 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 62,529 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 61,912 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Wheel Arch Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 61,455 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 61,010 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 60,515 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 59,605 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 58,931 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 58,549 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 58,546 miles

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Coolant leak Radiator !! ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 57,758 miles

Corrosion to near side front floor pan

Fail 13 Oct 2015 57,758 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Corrosion to near side front floor pan

Pass 1 Jul 2014 57,006 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 56,198 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 55,780 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 55,236 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 54,664 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 54,664 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front floor pan slightly holed and corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2009 54,093 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 53,466 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 51,943 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 50,418 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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D21 MJB is a 1987 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 D21 MJB, 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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D21 MJB is a 1987 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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