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B488 BMJ

1985 Toyota Landcruiser

Red Diesel 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,851 mi
Last recorded129,851 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Toyota Landcruiser172,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB488 BMJ
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 129,851 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 126,299 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 126,299 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 2x studs and nuts missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 125,137 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front body mount bushes perished

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 125,137 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible both rear shackle bushes bolts loose (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front body mount bushes perished

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 121,504 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 120,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

both front hubs leaking slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2020 119,783 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 119,780 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 119,007 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 119,003 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 117,858 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 117,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 116,017 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 114,314 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 114,314 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 111,987 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 111,987 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 111,837 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 108,829 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 105,406 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 102,441 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Chassis is generally in very poor condition.

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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B488 BMJ is a 1985 Toyota Landcruiser in Red with a 3,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1985 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 172,881 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B488 BMJ, 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 41 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B488 BMJ registered?

B488 BMJ is a 1985 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 21 June 1985.

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