1991 · 33 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1991 Toyota MR2 MOT pass rate and common faults

214 MOT tests in 2024. 62.6% passed first time, compared with 71.1% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time62.6%
Failed or needed repairs37.4%
Typical mileage at test112,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 214 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.5%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding6.1%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.1%
  4. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.2%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value3.3%
    16 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  7. Washers: not working2.8%
  8. Position lamp: not working2.3%
  9. Horn: not working2.3%
  10. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced2.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes32.2%
  2. Suspension21.5%
  3. Lights & electrics18.2%
  4. Emissions & leaks9.8%
  5. Body & chassis8.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.4%
  7. Tyres7.0%
  8. Steering3.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine27.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.6%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.8%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases7.5%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding7.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1991 Toyota MR2?

In 2024, 62.6% of 1991 Toyota MR2 cars passed their MOT first time, across 214 tests. The average for all 33-year-old cars was 71.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1991 Toyota MR2?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; service brake performance: excessively binding; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 1991 Toyota MR2 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).