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G482 FWC

1989 Toyota Land Cruiser

Beige Diesel 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,907 mi
Last recorded101,907 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser134,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG482 FWC
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 101,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2026 101,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 97,136 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front Axle Nearside & Offside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 97,048 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front Axle Nearside & Offside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 96,911 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 96,700 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 96,688 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2008 96,583 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 96,567 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2007 96,567 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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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G482 FWC is a 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser in Beige with a 3,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G482 FWC, 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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What year was G482 FWC registered?

G482 FWC is a 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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