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F254 RPD

1989 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

168,084 mi
Last recorded168,084 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser134,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF254 RPD
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 168,084 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 168,038 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 151,995 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 156,222 miles

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive transfer box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive front diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering knuckles damp with oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 155,992 miles

Central Rear Lower slight leak differential

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 155,526 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 154,715 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 154,715 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 154,247 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 154,247 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 153,840 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 153,833 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 153,824 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake fluid level on minuim

Pass 25 Jan 2007 148,901 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 148,901 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 144,455 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 144,455 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f shock absorber weeping

o/s & n/s tractor units leaking

slight play in both front wheel bearings

How Reliable is the Toyota Land Cruiser?

Based on 446,391 MOT tests across 36,084 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
6,776
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
36,084
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,265
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,714
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,304
Registration plate lamp not working 6,249
position lamp(s) not working 5,976
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F254 RPD is a 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 134,522 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 Land Cruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 10,265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F254 RPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Land Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 37 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F254 RPD is a 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 7 April 1989.

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