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B4 OFJ

1985 Toyota Landcruiser

Red Diesel 3408cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

120,407 mi
Last recorded120,407 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Toyota Landcruiser172,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 OFJ
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,408cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 120,407 miles

Nearside Front swivel hub seal leaking

Nearside Rear corrosion to brake back plate

Offside Front swivel hub seal leaking

Offside Rear corrosion to brake back plate

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 120,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Front swivel hub seal leaking

Nearside Rear corrosion to brake back plate

Offside Front swivel hub seal leaking

Offside Rear corrosion to brake back plate

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 119,921 miles

Nearside Front swivel hub seal leaking

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Front swivel hub seal leaking

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

Pass 27 May 2022 118,444 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 118,444 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

wiring along nearside chassis rail

Pass 22 Oct 2020 114,251 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 112,023 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 110,751 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 106,032 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 101,134 miles

Both front swivels joints leaking

Both inner sills + engine mount corroded

Engine / exhaust breather by prop rubbed through

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2016 101,134 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front swivels joints leaking

Both inner sills + engine mount corroded

Engine / exhaust breather by prop rubbed through

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 99,792 miles

both front axle globes weeping gear oils

noise on back suspension suspect half shaft bearings

Fail 3 Jun 2015 99,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front axle globes weeping gear oils

noise on back suspension suspect half shaft bearings

Pass 6 Jun 2014 99,539 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 99,539 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front wiper balse split / adrift

Pass 20 Dec 2012 99,057 miles

interior mirror not fitted

nearside front and offside front hub seals show signs of leak

noise from drivers nearside front when braking and pulling away

oil leak from engine area

Fail 20 Dec 2012 99,057 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

interior mirror not fitted

nearside front and offside front hub seals show signs of leak

noise from drivers nearside front when braking and pulling away

oil leak from engine area

Pass 29 Dec 2011 98,660 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

front hub seals leaking

Fail 28 Dec 2011 98,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

front hub seals leaking

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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B4 OFJ is a 1985 Toyota Landcruiser in Red with a 3,408cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 B4 OFJ, 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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B4 OFJ is a 1985 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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