2001 Toyota MR2 1.8L Petrol · FG51 OVZ
2001 Toyota MR2 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 09 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 127,716 miles. MOT valid until 02 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA MR2
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,716 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG51 OVZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 127,716 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.
FG51 OVZ 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 (FG51 OVZ) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FG51 OVZ Mileage History
- 29/03/2023123,322 mi
- 20/03/2024124,859 mi+1,537 mi
- 21/03/2025126,214 mi+1,355 mi
- 18/03/2026127,712 mi+1,498 mi
- 24/03/2026127,716 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 1,471 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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