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Toyota MR2

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,794 cc

L70 TAVMOT history

L70 TAV is a silver petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 13 Jul 2000. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 161,316 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
161,316 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 TAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,794 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
13 Jul 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 TAV was last recorded at 161,316 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 39 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,277 miles · 16 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
39 miles
Average per year
5,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,316 miles
  • 2025 – 159,507 miles
  • 2024 – 158,263 miles
  • 2023 – 157,106 miles
  • 2022 – 156,041 miles
  • 2021 – 155,391 miles
  • 2020 – 155,079 miles
  • 2019 – 152,071 miles
  • 2018 – 151,505 miles
  • 2017 – 149,796 miles
  • 2016 – 145,809 miles
  • 2015 – 142,870 miles
  • 2014 – 139,860 miles
  • 2013 – 137,769 miles
  • 2012 – 128,417 miles
  • 2011 – 119,199 miles
  • 2010 – 110,497 miles
  • 2009 – 97,228 miles
  • 2008 – 79,415 miles
  • 2007 – 63,183 miles
  • 2006 – 50,975 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,316 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on edgesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside rear outer sill damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Engine light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,316 miles (+39)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    161,316 miles
    Test number
    136302334870
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on edges

  2. Fail161,277 miles (+1,770)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,277 miles
    Test number
    736454818879
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on edges

  3. Pass159,507 miles (+1,244)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    159,507 miles
    Test number
    427403017242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass158,263 miles (+1,157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    158,263 miles
    Test number
    380883389815
    • AdvisoryOffside rear outer sill damaged

  5. Pass157,106 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    157,106 miles
    Test number
    451781651288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail157,089 miles (+1,048)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,089 miles
    Test number
    271761480369
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake effort low

  7. Pass156,041 miles (+650)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    156,041 miles
    Test number
    414734709070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass155,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    155,391 miles
    Test number
    378994801076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail155,391 miles (+312)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,391 miles
    Test number
    648602947578
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass155,079 miles (+3,008)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    155,079 miles
    Test number
    328137529837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml light on
    • AdvisoryOffside rear outer sill damaged

  11. Pass152,071 miles (+566)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    152,071 miles
    Test number
    501992680053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded into steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryOffside rear outer sill damaged

  12. Pass151,505 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    151,505 miles
    Test number
    376889490886
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight damage to off side rear outer sill

  13. Fail151,500 miles (+26)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,500 miles
    Test number
    979401280570
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight damage to off side rear outer sill

  14. Fail151,474 miles (+1,678)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,474 miles
    Test number
    741001123388
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryEml on

  15. Pass149,796 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    149,796 miles
    Test number
    192731902457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail149,795 miles (+3,986)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,795 miles
    Test number
    836731801726
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inside edges

  17. Pass145,809 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    145,809 miles
    Test number
    865575181381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail145,807 miles (+2,937)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,807 miles
    Test number
    323324696411
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  19. Pass142,870 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    142,870 miles
    Test number
    645963915101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail142,753 miles (+2,893)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,753 miles
    Test number
    835952215109
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass139,860 miles (+2,091)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    139,860 miles
    Test number
    325765214128
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth rear outer sills minor damage
    • NoteSlight bind on offside rear

  22. Pass137,769 miles (+446)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    137,769 miles
    Test number
    659201363278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail137,323 miles (+8,906)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,323 miles
    Test number
    668190953249
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

  24. Pass128,417 miles (+9,218)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    128,417 miles
    Test number
    987751252220
    • NoteHandbrake warning light stays on

  25. Pass119,199 miles (+8,702)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    119,199 miles
    Test number
    348898021216
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres (2.5 mm)

  26. Pass110,497 miles (+13,269)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    110,497 miles
    Test number
    884253800206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass97,228 miles (+17,813)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    97,228 miles
    Test number
    471663529207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass79,415 miles (+16,232)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    79,415 miles
    Test number
    860173908213
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  29. Pass63,183 miles (+12,208)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    63,183 miles
    Test number
    914720937211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass50,975 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    50,975 miles
    Test number
    733436026200
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L70 TAV

Does L70 TAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 TAV is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 TAV?
The MOT on L70 TAV is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 TAV done?
L70 TAV was recorded at 161,316 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 5,620 miles a year.
Has L70 TAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 TAV has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L70 TAV 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 L70 TAV find?
L70 TAV passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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