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Toyota MR2

Green · Petrol · 1994 · 1,998 cc

L42 SWRMOT history

L42 SWR is a green petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 1 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 102,267 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
102,267 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L42 SWR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L42 SWR was last recorded at 102,267 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 154 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 May 2012: 94,912 miles, lower than 99,910 miles on 27 Jan 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
102,113 miles · 22 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
154 miles
Average per year
1,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,267 miles
  • 2024 – 102,113 miles
  • 2023 – 102,102 miles
  • 2022 – 101,050 miles
  • 2021 – 100,835 miles
  • 2020 – 100,528 miles
  • 2019 – 100,150 miles
  • 2018 – 100,096 miles
  • 2017 – 100,070 miles
  • 2015 – 100,027 miles
  • 2014 – 99,980 miles
  • 2013 – 99,936 miles
  • 2012 – 94,912 miles
  • 2010 – 96,280 miles
  • 2009 – 83,276 miles
  • 2008 – 80,539 miles
  • 2007 – 78,746 miles
  • 2006 – 74,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,267 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Offside door and quarter panel damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,267 miles (+154)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    102,267 miles
    Test number
    209704087292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass102,113 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    102,113 miles
    Test number
    678078769356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass102,102 miles (+1,052)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    102,102 miles
    Test number
    376523370574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass101,050 miles (+215)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    101,050 miles
    Test number
    565408886936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass100,835 miles (+307)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    100,835 miles
    Test number
    878783227439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,528 miles (+378)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    100,528 miles
    Test number
    509823678839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,150 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,150 miles
    Test number
    777815069400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,096 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    100,096 miles
    Test number
    488716705307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,070 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    100,070 miles
    Test number
    828227069396
    • AdvisoryOffside door and quarter panel damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail100,068 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,068 miles
    Test number
    570340227550
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside door and quarter panel damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass100,001 km
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    100,001 km
    Test number
    269260890437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass100,027 miles (+47)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    100,027 miles
    Test number
    657080345187
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Pass99,980 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    99,980 miles
    Test number
    816810944100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,936 miles (+5,024)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    99,936 miles
    Test number
    788741243141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass94,912 miles (-4,998)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    94,912 miles
    Test number
    178253442181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Fail99,910 miles (+3,630)2 dangerous15 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,910 miles
    Test number
    298067422026
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  17. Pass96,280 miles (+13,004)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    96,280 miles
    Test number
    283465260101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass83,276 miles (+2,737)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    83,276 miles
    Test number
    890992099140
    • NoteRear wheels are a different style to front

  19. Pass80,539 miles (+28)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    80,539 miles
    Test number
    313483108434
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Fail80,511 miles (+1,765)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,511 miles
    Test number
    442270508233
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass78,746 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    78,746 miles
    Test number
    610546407278
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Fail78,742 miles (+4,502)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,742 miles
    Test number
    253605907203
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Fail74,240 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,240 miles
    Test number
    124909936175
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about L42 SWR

Does L42 SWR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L42 SWR is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L42 SWR?
The MOT on L42 SWR is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L42 SWR done?
L42 SWR was recorded at 102,267 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 1,391 miles a year.
Has L42 SWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L42 SWR has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2017.
Has the mileage on L42 SWR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L42 SWR find?
L42 SWR passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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