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227 BOB

1998 Toyota Landcruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,119 mi
Last recorded79,119 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser136,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration227 BOB
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 79,119 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 78,790 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 78,696 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 78,092 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 76,903 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 76,903 miles

Central Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 76,769 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 76,769 miles

Central Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 2 May 2019 75,788 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2019 75,773 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 73,045 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 73,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2017 69,729 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general underside corrison throughout

Pass 4 May 2016 67,016 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 67,016 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 64,566 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 61,855 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 60,400 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 59,476 miles

Centre Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2011 58,752 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 57,324 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 56,278 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 54,992 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 53,136 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 53,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 52,442 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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227 BOB is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 136,743 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 227 BOB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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227 BOB is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is 227 BOB safe to buy?

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