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G540 MMA

1989 Toyota Landcruiser

Black Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

121,715 mi
Last recorded121,715 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2007
Typical for 1989 Toyota Landcruiser147,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG540 MMA
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2007 121,715 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 121,715 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 118,372 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 118,372 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2006 118,301 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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G540 MMA is a 1989 Toyota Landcruiser in Black with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1989 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 147,420 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 G540 MMA, 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 37 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G540 MMA is a 1989 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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