2001 Toyota MR2 1.8L Petrol · B3 BGL
2001 Toyota MR2 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 23 Jun 2001. Recorded mileage 56,540 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA MR2
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,540 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B3 BGL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2025
- 56,540 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B3 BGL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Toyota Mr2 (B3 BGL) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
B3 BGL Mileage History
- 30/05/202254,560 mi
- 23/05/202355,142 mi+582 mi
- 30/05/202355,166 mi+24 mi
- 06/06/202455,831 mi+665 mi
- 19/05/202556,540 mi+709 mi
Average of roughly 667 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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