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Toyota MR2

Silver and Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T279 KGTMOT history

T279 KGT is a silver and black petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 29 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 186,591 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2026
Mileage
186,591 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2025
MOT tests
34
20 passed · 14 failed
Per year
6,715 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T279 KGT
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
1999
First used
29 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T279 KGT was last recorded at 186,591 miles on 20 Aug 2025, 4,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,555 miles · 31 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
4,036 miles
Average per year
6,715 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 186,591 miles
  • 2024 – 182,555 miles
  • 2023 – 178,243 miles
  • 2022 – 171,815 miles
  • 2021 – 168,547 miles
  • 2020 – 167,525 miles
  • 2019 – 159,253 miles
  • 2018 – 147,402 miles
  • 2017 – 134,774 miles
  • 2016 – 123,182 miles
  • 2015 – 106,570 miles
  • 2014 – 90,533 miles
  • 2013 – 89,039 miles
  • 2012 – 87,702 miles
  • 2011 – 86,419 miles
  • 2010 – 84,030 miles
  • 2009 – 80,876 miles
  • 2008 – 76,223 miles
  • 2007 – 65,643 miles
  • 2006 – 57,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,591 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & transmission

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Corosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Corosion through out

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Undertray not fully secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

34 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,591 miles (+4,036)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    186,591 miles
    Test number
    296059289170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass182,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    182,555 miles
    Test number
    974335794421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail182,555 miles (+4,312)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,555 miles
    Test number
    437338358518
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass178,243 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    178,243 miles
    Test number
    272414343222
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  5. Fail178,221 miles (+6,406)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,221 miles
    Test number
    115835935954
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill/Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass171,815 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    171,815 miles
    Test number
    496317072326
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine & transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail171,801 miles (+3,254)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,801 miles
    Test number
    234495508732
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill end/wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine & transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass168,547 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    168,547 miles
    Test number
    509555089297
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorosion

  9. Fail168,547 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,547 miles
    Test number
    204808088257
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorosion

  10. Fail168,547 miles (+1,022)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,547 miles
    Test number
    771417236594
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch end cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorosion

  11. Pass167,525 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    167,525 miles
    Test number
    908837766796
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorosion through out

  12. Fail167,508 miles (+8,255)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,508 miles
    Test number
    975909420973
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorosion through out

  13. Pass159,253 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    159,253 miles
    Test number
    867000665945
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion throughout
    • AdvisorySlight play in nsr track rod end bush

  14. Fail159,253 miles (+11,851)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,253 miles
    Test number
    631083571466
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion throughout
    • AdvisorySlight play in nsr track rod end bush

  15. Pass147,402 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    147,402 miles
    Test number
    716901540935
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOsr anti roll bar link arm ball joint dust cover damaged still preventing the ingress of dirt

  16. Fail147,402 miles (+12,628)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,402 miles
    Test number
    270314138519
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOsr anti roll bar link arm ball joint dust cover damaged still preventing the ingress of dirt

  17. Pass134,774 miles (+493)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    134,774 miles
    Test number
    945705724706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail134,281 miles (+11,099)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,281 miles
    Test number
    341213909602
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion through out
    • AdvisoryNs hand brake cable inner casing broken weak
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre on limit
    • AdvisoryObject in osr tyre /getting low

  19. Pass123,182 miles (+615)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    123,182 miles
    Test number
    836035110054
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Fail122,567 miles (+15,997)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,567 miles
    Test number
    185988132935
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass106,570 miles (+413)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    106,570 miles
    Test number
    299310385444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail106,157 miles (+15,624)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,157 miles
    Test number
    519730875117
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  23. Pass90,533 miles (+1,494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    90,533 miles
    Test number
    927548494107
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  24. Pass89,039 miles (+1,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    89,039 miles
    Test number
    879329023195
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  25. Pass87,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    87,702 miles
    Test number
    895416432101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail87,697 miles (+1,278)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,697 miles
    Test number
    669196432192
    • FailureOffside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  27. Pass86,419 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    86,419 miles
    Test number
    276546441186
    • NoteSlight drag to offside front brake when spun by hand

  28. Fail86,418 miles (+2,388)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,418 miles
    Test number
    606215441111
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight drag to offside front brake when spun by hand

  29. Pass84,030 miles (+3,154)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    84,030 miles
    Test number
    790545040110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass80,876 miles (+4,653)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    80,876 miles
    Test number
    653388849152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  31. Pass76,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    76,223 miles
    Test number
    603130358160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail76,223 miles (+10,580)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,223 miles
    Test number
    500650158154
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  33. Pass65,643 miles (+8,030)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    65,643 miles
    Test number
    931382547127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass57,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    57,613 miles
    Test number
    241277856190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T279 KGT

Does T279 KGT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T279 KGT expired on 4 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T279 KGT?
The MOT on T279 KGT expired on 4 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T279 KGT done?
T279 KGT was recorded at 186,591 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2025, an average of 6,715 miles a year.
Has T279 KGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T279 KGT has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T279 KGT 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 T279 KGT find?
T279 KGT passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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