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Toyota MR2

White · Petrol · 1992 · 2,000 cc

K42 OWVMOT history

K42 OWV is a white petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 17 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 72,704 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 May 2026
Mileage
72,704 mi
At MOT on 24 May 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,144 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K42 OWV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
17 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 May 2026
Latest MOT test
24 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K42 OWV was last recorded at 72,704 miles on 24 May 2025, 229 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,475 miles · 4 May 2024
Between the last two tests
229 miles
Average per year
1,144 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,704 miles
  • 2024 – 72,475 miles
  • 2022 – 72,327 miles
  • 2021 – 71,568 miles
  • 2020 – 70,436 miles
  • 2019 – 68,614 miles
  • 2018 – 67,074 miles
  • 2017 – 62,906 miles
  • 2014 – 62,719 miles
  • 2012 – 61,034 miles
  • 2011 – 58,212 miles
  • 2010 – 52,380 miles
  • 2007 – 51,816 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,704 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Emissions not tested

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,704 miles (+229)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    72,704 miles
    Test number
    860558042699
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass72,475 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    72,475 miles
    Test number
    272906325581
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail72,472 miles (+145)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,472 miles
    Test number
    483046639654
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass72,327 miles (+759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    72,327 miles
    Test number
    271328450024
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass71,568 miles (+1,132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    71,568 miles
    Test number
    350784530289
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass70,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    70,436 miles
    Test number
    451788125913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail70,436 miles (+1,822)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,436 miles
    Test number
    572726632417
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass68,614 miles (+1,540)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,614 miles
    Test number
    899565585684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,074 miles (+4,168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    67,074 miles
    Test number
    465981362907
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass62,906 miles (+187)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    62,906 miles
    Test number
    813005477379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,719 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    62,719 miles
    Test number
    457895834340
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail62,719 miles3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,719 miles
    Test number
    446554024398
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass61,047 km1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    61,047 km
    Test number
    828034422106
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail61,034 miles (+2,822)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,034 miles
    Test number
    375251092035
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass58,212 miles (+5,832)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    58,212 miles
    Test number
    598281201198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass52,380 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    52,380 miles
    Test number
    241396600168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHandbrake travel long

  17. Fail52,379 miles (+563)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,379 miles
    Test number
    973955000136
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteHandbrake travel long

  18. Pass51,816 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    51,816 miles
    Test number
    151122557063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,807 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,807 miles
    Test number
    700576947087
    • FailureFront An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Questions about K42 OWV

Does K42 OWV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K42 OWV expired on 23 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K42 OWV?
The MOT on K42 OWV expired on 23 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K42 OWV done?
K42 OWV was recorded at 72,704 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2025, an average of 1,144 miles a year.
Has K42 OWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K42 OWV has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on K42 OWV 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 K42 OWV find?
K42 OWV passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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