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J387 NJC

1991 Toyota Land Cruiser

White Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

196,760 mi
Last recorded196,760 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser161,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ387 NJC
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 196,760 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 196,748 miles

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 193,845 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Dual battery both battery clamps required to be replaced (4.13 (a) (i))

Bonnet secondary catch needs replacing

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play leading steering track control arm ball joint has play in (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned Lens broken covered with clear tape (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat base slight play in mechanism

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 193,845 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Dual battery both battery clamps required to be replaced (4.13 (a) (i))

Bonnet secondary catch needs replacing

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play leading steering track control arm ball joint has play in (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light White light showing covered up with red tape lamp broken (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned Lens broken covered with clear tape (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat base slight play in mechanism

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 191,936 miles

Front Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 190,464 miles

All chassis underneath vehicle corroded

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lens damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mount defective

Fail 19 Jan 2023 190,464 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All chassis underneath vehicle corroded

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lens damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mount defective

Pass 27 Jan 2022 189,310 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 187,522 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 185,257 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 185,257 miles

Emissions not tested due to broken exhaust. (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 182,061 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 182,059 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Handbrake application uneven, may require adjustment/repair

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 179,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low on tread

Offside Front Tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 179,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low on tread

Offside Front Tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 177,011 miles

Unable to check rear seatbelts.

Fail 1 Nov 2016 177,011 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Unable to check rear seatbelts.

Pass 10 Nov 2015 175,015 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 175,008 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play Swivel joint (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2014 173,722 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 173,718 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 171,976 miles

Oil leak on n/s front axle

Fail 9 Dec 2013 17,196 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak on n/s front axle

Pass 13 Dec 2012 170,626 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 170,590 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2005 159,149 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in tyre

oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2005 159,149 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in tyre

oil leak

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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J387 NJC is a 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser in White with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 161,212 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 J387 NJC, 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 35 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J387 NJC is a 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 27 August 1991.

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