2001 Toyota MR2 1.8L Petrol · Y844 RBU
2001 Toyota MR2 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 97,505 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA MR2
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,505 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y844 RBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2025
- 97,505 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y844 RBU 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 (Y844 RBU) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Y844 RBU Mileage History
- 17/05/202393,832 mi
- 28/05/202495,392 mi+1,560 mi
- 12/06/202495,400 mi+8 mi
- 28/05/202597,505 mi+2,105 mi
- 28/05/202597,505 mi
Average of roughly 1,808 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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