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Toyota MR2

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,794 cc

W228 TCRMOT history

W228 TCR is a green petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 13 Jun 2000. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 82,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2026
Mileage
82,261 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2025
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,085 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W228 TCR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,794 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
13 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

W228 TCR was last recorded at 82,261 miles on 15 Sept 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Jul 2017: 82,047 miles, lower than 82,061 miles on 18 Dec 2015.
  • 26 Sept 2023: 82,238 miles, lower than 85,233 miles on 30 Mar 2022.

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
82,255 miles · 23 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
1,085 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,261 miles
  • 2024 – 82,255 miles
  • 2023 – 82,238 miles
  • 2022 – 85,233 miles
  • 2021 – 82,222 miles
  • 2019 – 82,218 miles
  • 2017 – 82,047 miles
  • 2015 – 82,061 miles
  • 2014 – 82,005 miles
  • 2012 – 81,937 miles
  • 2011 – 80,275 miles
  • 2010 – 76,996 miles
  • 2009 – 74,159 miles
  • 2008 – 69,700 miles
  • 2007 – 65,221 miles
  • 2006 – 61,434 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,261 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.

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,261 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    82,261 miles
    Test number
    255076708374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,255 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    82,255 miles
    Test number
    210701850073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass82,238 miles (-2,995)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    82,238 miles
    Test number
    496538980185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,233 miles (+3,000)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    85,233 miles
    Test number
    559483508535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail82,233 miles (+11)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,233 miles
    Test number
    524422493825
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass82,222 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    82,222 miles
    Test number
    273944487916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,218 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    82,218 miles
    Test number
    339799295884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,047 miles (-14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    82,047 miles
    Test number
    101386776423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNoise from engine
  9. Pass82,061 miles (+56)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    82,061 miles
    Test number
    107273756271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNoise from engine.
    • AdvisorySteering universal joint slightly corroded.
  10. Pass82,005 miles (+68)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    82,005 miles
    Test number
    916126304226
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
  11. Pass81,937 miles (+1,662)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    81,937 miles
    Test number
    395405202222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail80,275 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,275 miles
    Test number
    309299781156
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  13. Pass80,275 miles (+3,279)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    80,275 miles
    Test number
    829019981182
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  14. Pass76,996 miles (+2,837)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    76,996 miles
    Test number
    614396980149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,159 miles (+4,459)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    74,159 miles
    Test number
    271637589468
    • AdvisoryNearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
  16. Pass69,700 miles (+4,479)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    69,700 miles
    Test number
    912791598160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,221 miles (+3,787)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    65,221 miles
    Test number
    754166087136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    61,434 miles
    Test number
    360518586194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W228 TCR

Does W228 TCR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W228 TCR expired on 25 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W228 TCR?
The MOT on W228 TCR expired on 25 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W228 TCR done?
W228 TCR was recorded at 82,261 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2025, an average of 1,085 miles a year.
Has W228 TCR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W228 TCR has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on W228 TCR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 27 Jul 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on W228 TCR find?
W228 TCR passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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