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G10 BOW

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,161 mi
Last recorded114,161 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG10 BOW
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 114,161 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 114,019 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 109,999 miles

Rear Boot compartment seats not fitted at time of test.

Pass 14 Mar 2024 106,986 miles

Boot compartment seats not fitted at time of test.

Fail 26 Feb 2024 106,926 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end/wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Boot compartment seat missing at time of test.

Pass 17 Feb 2023 103,519 miles

Rear Boot seats not fitted at time of test.

Pass 11 Feb 2022 99,843 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 97,446 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 97,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 95,034 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 87,613 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 82,166 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 79,942 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 76,996 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 73,064 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 73,064 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 69,434 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 69,434 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 66,618 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 63,600 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 63,600 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 60,369 miles

handbrake has long travel

Pass 10 Feb 2010 57,025 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 53,990 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 51,477 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 50,640 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 44,356 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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G10 BOW is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 140,425 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 G10 BOW, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G10 BOW registered?

G10 BOW is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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