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G829 VRX

1989 Toyota Land Cruiser

Grey Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,649 mi
Last recorded80,649 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser134,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG829 VRX
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 80,649 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 212,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear seats not fitted

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 6 Nov 2012 208,238 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 203,588 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 203,573 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

running boards corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2010 195,338 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 186,416 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 186,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 181,173 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 171,257 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 171,208 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 161,304 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 161,272 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 151,156 miles

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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G829 VRX is a 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser in Grey with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G829 VRX, 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 G829 VRX registered?

G829 VRX is a 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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