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Toyota MR2

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,990 cc

L81 UMBMOT history

L81 UMB is a red petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 1 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 38 MOT tests, with 172,092 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
172,092 km
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
38
19 passed · 19 failed
Per year
4,071 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L81 UMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L81 UMB was last recorded at 172,092 km on 16 Sept 2026, 214 km more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Feb 2008: 93,363 miles, lower than 95,345 miles on 6 Feb 2008.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,878 km · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
214 km
Average per year
4,071 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,092 km
  • 2025 – 171,878 km
  • 2024 – 171,155 km
  • 2016 – 130,571 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,092 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure7 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

38 tests since 22 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,092 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    172,092 km
    Test number
    301288901666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail172,088 km (+210)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,088 km
    Test number
    858467551971
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass171,878 km (+723)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    171,878 km
    Test number
    895889880632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass171,155 km1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    171,155 km
    Test number
    213424618953
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail171,155 km (+54)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,155 km
    Test number
    280788091137
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail171,101 km12 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,101 km
    Test number
    299999701223
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of sill inner outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury body stay (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill arear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of sill inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury body stay (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill arear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s front and rear brake disc dust covers corroded

  7. Pass170,233 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    170,233 miles
    Test number
    979951233141
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise hand brake lever near limit
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s front brake disc covers corroded

  8. Fail170,233 miles (+2,836)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,233 miles
    Test number
    611568819520
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise hand brake lever near limit
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s front brake disc covers corroded

  9. Pass167,397 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    167,397 miles
    Test number
    905597202489
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail167,382 miles (+6,595)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,382 miles
    Test number
    656913537214
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass160,787 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    160,787 miles
    Test number
    456314900790
    • AdvisoryALL FOUR TYRES WORN

  12. Fail160,785 miles (+15)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,785 miles
    Test number
    160435660470
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryALL FOUR TYRES WORN

  13. Fail160,770 miles (+6,236)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,770 miles
    Test number
    345996655288
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass154,534 miles (+9,467)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    154,534 miles
    Test number
    809812446336
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass145,067 miles (+344)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    145,067 miles
    Test number
    685145964224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail144,723 miles (+9,074)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,723 miles
    Test number
    629417640375
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  17. Pass135,649 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    135,649 miles
    Test number
    822563536240
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Fail135,639 miles2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,639 miles
    Test number
    674295240621
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass130,571 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    130,571 km
    Test number
    896285328085
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion the vehicle has had previous repairs due to corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted at the time of test

  20. Fail130,571 miles (+55)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,571 miles
    Test number
    206160485284
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion the vehicle has had previous repairs due to corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted at the time of test

  21. Fail130,516 miles (+3,941)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,516 miles
    Test number
    779071474587
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass126,575 miles (+6,012)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    126,575 miles
    Test number
    145726275199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass120,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    120,563 miles
    Test number
    248137074497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail120,563 miles (+1,648)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,563 miles
    Test number
    235216674448
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass118,915 miles (+280)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    118,915 miles
    Test number
    665275173116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass118,635 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    118,635 miles
    Test number
    297757962086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail118,615 miles (+105)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,615 miles
    Test number
    165464452445
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  28. Fail118,510 miles (+88)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,510 miles
    Test number
    249819332092
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  29. Fail118,422 miles (+999)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,422 miles
    Test number
    126650351375
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

  30. Pass117,423 miles (+140)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    117,423 miles
    Test number
    797566151005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Fail117,283 miles (+5,618)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,283 miles
    Test number
    256130251027
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass111,665 miles (+9,260)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    111,665 miles
    Test number
    752631340027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass102,405 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    102,405 miles
    Test number
    482330939063
    • NoteMinor blows on exhaust
    • NoteNearside front anti-roll bar drop link worn

  34. Fail102,405 miles (+9,042)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,405 miles
    Test number
    181680139456
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteMinor blows on exhaust
    • NoteNearside front anti-roll bar drop link worn

  35. Pass93,363 miles (-1,982)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    93,363 miles
    Test number
    134743548041
    • 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)

  36. Fail95,345 miles (+27)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,345 miles
    Test number
    101017438485
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres close to limit of 1.6mm and wearing on inner and outter edges

  37. Fail95,318 miles (+7,648)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,318 miles
    Test number
    440362157408
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  38. Pass87,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    87,670 miles
    Test number
    891155566233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L81 UMB

Does L81 UMB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L81 UMB is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L81 UMB?
The MOT on L81 UMB is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L81 UMB done?
L81 UMB was recorded at 172,092 km at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 4,071 km a year.
Has L81 UMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L81 UMB has failed 19 of its 38 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L81 UMB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Feb 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L81 UMB find?
L81 UMB passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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