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Toyota MR2

Red · Petrol · 1991 · 2,999 cc

J889 OPCMOT history

J889 OPC is a red petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 31 Dec 1991. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 9 of 16 MOT tests, with 152,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
152,350 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
9 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,381 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J889 OPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,999 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
31 Dec 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J889 OPC was last recorded at 152,350 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 1,456 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,894 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,456 miles
Average per year
1,381 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,350 miles
  • 2025 – 150,894 miles
  • 2019 – 150,887 miles
  • 2012 – 150,414 miles
  • 2011 – 143,626 miles
  • 2009 – 140,974 miles
  • 2008 – 136,021 miles
  • 2007 – 130,659 miles
  • 2006 – 125,257 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,350 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Centre Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011

  • Coil spring corroded All 4 coilsprings

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,350 miles (+1,456)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    152,350 miles
    Test number
    928089814298
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass150,894 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    150,894 miles
    Test number
    948961887666
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  3. Pass150,887 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    150,887 miles
    Test number
    955707048281
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 coilsprings (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail150,886 miles (+472)2 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,886 miles
    Test number
    582892689733
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousPassenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 coilsprings (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass150,414 miles (+6,788)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    150,414 miles
    Test number
    627601762010
    • NoteOil leak

  6. Pass143,626 miles (+2)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    143,626 miles
    Test number
    168122061023
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s and o/s inner disk guards corroded

  7. Fail143,624 miles (+1)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,624 miles
    Test number
    838990361061
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s and o/s inner tin disk rusted thrugh

  8. Fail143,623 miles (+3)5 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,623 miles
    Test number
    169705151454
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s and o/s inner tin disk rusted thrugh

  9. Fail143,620 miles (+2,646)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,620 miles
    Test number
    399073631003
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  10. Pass140,974 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    140,974 miles
    Test number
    324295719338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail140,973 miles (+4,952)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,973 miles
    Test number
    962483319373
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOIL LEAK ON ENGINE.

  12. Pass136,021 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    136,021 miles
    Test number
    504043808383
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  13. Fail136,009 miles (+5,350)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,009 miles
    Test number
    170528498204
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  14. Pass130,659 miles (+5,402)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    130,659 miles
    Test number
    193604887262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass125,257 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    125,257 miles
    Test number
    620133306318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail125,254 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,254 miles
    Test number
    352113996463
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about J889 OPC

Does J889 OPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J889 OPC is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on J889 OPC?
The MOT on J889 OPC is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J889 OPC done?
J889 OPC was recorded at 152,350 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 1,381 miles a year.
Has J889 OPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J889 OPC has failed 7 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on J889 OPC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on J889 OPC find?
J889 OPC passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: central rear exhaust noisy; nearside rear inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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