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Toyota MR2

Silver and Black · Petrol · 1996 · 1,998 cc

P574 POTMOT history

P574 POT is a silver and black petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 129,648 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Nov 2026
Mileage
129,648 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,822 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P574 POT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Silver and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P574 POT was last recorded at 129,648 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 5,422 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Nov 2015: 109,442 miles, lower than 109,454 miles on 3 Nov 2015.

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
124,226 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,422 miles
Average per year
2,822 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,648 miles
  • 2024 – 124,226 miles
  • 2023 – 123,340 miles
  • 2022 – 121,598 miles
  • 2021 – 120,036 miles
  • 2020 – 118,441 miles
  • 2019 – 117,036 miles
  • 2018 – 115,325 miles
  • 2017 – 113,070 miles
  • 2016 – 110,752 miles
  • 2015 – 109,442 miles
  • 2014 – 106,602 miles
  • 2013 – 104,048 miles
  • 2012 – 102,246 miles
  • 2011 – 99,520 miles
  • 2010 – 95,397 miles
  • 2009 – 91,254 miles
  • 2008 – 87,841 miles
  • 2007 – 83,462 miles
  • 2006 – 78,287 miles
  • 2005 – 73,285 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,648 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion underside of vechicle
  • AdvisorySuspension parts corroded

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 lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2013

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 3 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,648 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    129,648 miles
    Test number
    346025556712
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underside of vechicle
    • AdvisorySuspension parts corroded

  2. Fail129,648 miles (+5,422)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,648 miles
    Test number
    389148439111
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underside of vechicle
    • AdvisorySuspension parts corroded

  3. Pass124,226 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    124,226 miles
    Test number
    321627595169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Fail124,212 miles (+872)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,212 miles
    Test number
    590200651040
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass123,340 miles (+1,742)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    123,340 miles
    Test number
    489706850852
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded
    • AdvisoryInner & outer sills corroded

  6. Pass121,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    121,598 miles
    Test number
    842015776215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail121,598 miles (+1,562)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,598 miles
    Test number
    294190024689
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass120,036 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    120,036 miles
    Test number
    210750654048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail120,024 miles (+1,583)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,024 miles
    Test number
    306489353988
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass118,441 miles (+1,405)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    118,441 miles
    Test number
    982401005845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass117,036 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    117,036 miles
    Test number
    829673258312
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside park brake quadrant not fully locating off

  12. Fail117,036 miles (+1,711)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,036 miles
    Test number
    566487634104
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside park brake quadrant not fully locating off

  13. Pass115,325 miles (+2,255)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    115,325 miles
    Test number
    425006810529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass113,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    113,070 miles
    Test number
    820496936186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail113,070 miles (+2,318)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,070 miles
    Test number
    966801344610
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  16. Pass110,752 miles (+1,310)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    110,752 miles
    Test number
    250237012590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass109,442 miles (-12)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    109,442 miles
    Test number
    554372530734
    • AdvisoryCarbon monoxide level on upper limit after second test
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Fail109,454 miles (+2,852)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,454 miles
    Test number
    554990698487
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass106,602 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    106,602 miles
    Test number
    475133104347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

  20. Fail106,602 miles (+2,554)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,602 miles
    Test number
    277882304300
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

  21. Pass104,048 miles (+1,802)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    104,048 miles
    Test number
    709411403399
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  22. Pass102,246 miles (+2,726)9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    102,246 miles
    Test number
    227007812351
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass99,520 miles (+4,123)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    99,520 miles
    Test number
    386738111312
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  24. Pass95,397 miles (+4,143)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    95,397 miles
    Test number
    582286480272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass91,254 miles (+3,413)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    91,254 miles
    Test number
    442825469237
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass87,841 miles (+4,379)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    87,841 miles
    Test number
    133670778262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass83,462 miles (+5,175)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    83,462 miles
    Test number
    781489117332
    • 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)

  28. Pass78,287 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    78,287 miles
    Test number
    931951196222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail78,275 miles (+4,990)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,275 miles
    Test number
    422480396293
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass73,285 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    73,285 miles
    Test number
    280457305350
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteRadiator in poor condition

Questions about P574 POT

Does P574 POT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P574 POT is valid until 1 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on P574 POT?
The MOT on P574 POT is valid until 1 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P574 POT done?
P574 POT was recorded at 129,648 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 2,822 miles a year.
Has P574 POT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P574 POT has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on P574 POT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Nov 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P574 POT find?
P574 POT passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; corrosion underside of vechicle; suspension parts corroded.

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