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J80 OGC

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

156,991 mi
Last recorded156,991 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 OGC
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 156,991 miles

FRONT AND REAR CHASSIS HAS BEEN HEAVILY WAX OILED

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS CORRODED AND WEAKENED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 155,141 miles

FRONT AND REAR CHASSIS HAS BEEN HEAVILY WAX OILED THROUGHOUT

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 151,579 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 148,740 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 osr / nsr (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 146,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 143,454 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 143,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 139,131 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

Pass 7 Sep 2018 134,211 miles

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

stone chip damage to o/s/f windscreen area

Pass 13 Sep 2017 128,777 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside front hub seals are seeping grease slightly

Fail 4 Sep 2017 128,646 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside front hub seals are seeping grease slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2016 123,515 miles

front and rear shockosorber bushes are starting to perish but no apparent movement

offside and nearside front and rear coil springs are corroded

offside and nearside front swivels are leaking grease slightly

windscreen is chipped but just below 10mm

Pass 9 Sep 2015 118,705 miles

offside and nearside front hub swivel seals are leaking slightly

Fail 1 Sep 2015 118,694 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play offside and nearside front (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded to limiting valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside and nearside front hub swivel seals are leaking slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2014 112,370 miles

front windscreen is cracked but within 10 mm limit

rear brake pipe to limiting valve corroded slightly

Pass 4 Sep 2013 106,845 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slightly loose

offside front brake slightly binding

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2012 100,999 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 94,418 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 94,418 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 87,458 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 87,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 83,277 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f suspension sphere corroded/pitted

Pass 21 Aug 2008 78,928 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 75,583 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 73,210 miles

o/s/r hand brake will need adjusting soon

Pass 12 Aug 2005 69,815 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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J80 OGC is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 142,582 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 J80 OGC, 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 29 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 J80 OGC registered?

J80 OGC is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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