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Toyota MR2

White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

S740 XOPMOT history

S740 XOP is a white petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 5 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 126,073 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
126,073 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,082 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S740 XOP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S740 XOP was last recorded at 126,073 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Apr 2017: 116,259 miles, lower than 118,459 miles on 22 Apr 2016.

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
125,737 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
336 miles
Average per year
3,082 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,073 miles
  • 2025 – 125,737 miles
  • 2024 – 125,262 miles
  • 2023 – 125,104 miles
  • 2022 – 124,621 miles
  • 2021 – 124,088 miles
  • 2020 – 123,512 miles
  • 2019 – 122,692 miles
  • 2018 – 121,170 miles
  • 2017 – 116,281 miles
  • 2016 – 118,459 miles
  • 2015 – 103,855 miles
  • 2014 – 93,119 miles
  • 2013 – 83,062 miles
  • 2012 – 80,928 miles
  • 2011 – 77,390 miles
  • 2009 – 74,733 miles
  • 2008 – 71,015 miles
  • 2007 – 68,355 miles
  • 2006 – 64,820 miles
  • 2005 – 60,584 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,073 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 9 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,073 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    126,073 miles
    Test number
    137390346428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail126,073 miles (+336)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,073 miles
    Test number
    450260018453
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass125,737 miles (+475)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    125,737 miles
    Test number
    834200908639
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass125,262 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    125,262 miles
    Test number
    983948010314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass125,104 miles (+483)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    125,104 miles
    Test number
    678532085259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass124,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    124,621 miles
    Test number
    564486747984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail124,620 miles (+532)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,620 miles
    Test number
    841616254719
    • 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))

  8. Pass124,088 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    124,088 miles
    Test number
    791683455927
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail124,086 miles (+574)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,086 miles
    Test number
    118640858555
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass123,512 miles (+45)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    123,512 miles
    Test number
    268656518728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail123,467 miles (+775)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,467 miles
    Test number
    355825135168
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sill areas also included as seat belt anchorage points marked with chalk under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed and under floor marked with chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and slightly unevenly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre irreparable due to location of puncture also tread low
    • AdvisorySlight coolant leak from top of rad area

  12. Pass122,692 miles (+1,522)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    122,692 miles
    Test number
    678729001550
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass121,170 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    121,170 miles
    Test number
    921312308423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail121,162 miles (+4,881)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,162 miles
    Test number
    930863272589
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  15. Pass116,281 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    116,281 miles
    Test number
    501554795319
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion to underneath of vehicle

  16. Fail116,259 miles (-2,200)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,259 miles
    Test number
    942451823518
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill holed (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  17. Pass118,459 miles (+14,604)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    118,459 miles
    Test number
    938520422755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass103,855 miles (+10,736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    103,855 miles
    Test number
    339445715182
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass93,119 miles (+10,057)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    93,119 miles
    Test number
    847563814156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass83,062 miles (+2,134)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    83,062 miles
    Test number
    848516413143
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass80,928 miles (+53)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    80,928 miles
    Test number
    145934602143
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTravel on the park brake lever

  22. Fail80,875 miles (+3,485)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,875 miles
    Test number
    195164992424
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTravel on the park brake lever

  23. Pass77,390 miles (+2,657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    77,390 miles
    Test number
    705899351058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass74,733 miles (+3,718)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    74,733 miles
    Test number
    621884379101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass71,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    71,015 miles
    Test number
    253135788460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail71,015 miles (+2,660)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,015 miles
    Test number
    752955288173
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  27. Pass68,355 miles (+3,535)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    68,355 miles
    Test number
    500893697162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass64,820 miles (+4,236)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    64,820 miles
    Test number
    290923196171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass60,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    60,584 miles
    Test number
    274350095492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S740 XOP

Does S740 XOP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S740 XOP is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S740 XOP?
The MOT on S740 XOP is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S740 XOP done?
S740 XOP was recorded at 126,073 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 3,082 miles a year.
Has S740 XOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S740 XOP has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S740 XOP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Apr 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S740 XOP find?
S740 XOP passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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