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J90 RCN

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

151,618 mi
Last recorded151,618 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 RCN
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 151,618 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 147,005 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 143,030 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 140,147 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 138,815 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 135,906 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 131,020 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 126,574 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 120,271 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 114,426 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 111,597 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 111,597 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 101,741 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

general condition of chassis and suspension components corroded

nearside rear tyre inner wall aged/deteriated

offside rear bump stop missing

rear differential corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2014 101,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

general condition of chassis and suspension components corroded

nearside rear tyre inner wall aged/deteriated

offside rear bump stop missing

rear differential corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2013 100,733 miles

chassis and under body rusty

Fail 19 Sep 2013 100,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chassis and under body rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2012 100,274 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 100,274 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 99,318 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 90,907 miles

o/s rear h/brake lever stiff

Fail 24 Aug 2010 90,906 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rear h/brake lever stiff

Pass 12 Aug 2009 79,338 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 79,338 miles

Nearside Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 75,197 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 73,293 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 73,291 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

unable to see front or rear pads

Pass 23 Aug 2006 71,068 miles

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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J90 RCN is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 140,425 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J90 RCN, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J90 RCN registered?

J90 RCN is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is J90 RCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J90 RCN shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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