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KVO 518V

1980 Toyota Land Cruiser

Beige Petrol 4230cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

163,414 mi
Last recorded163,414 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVO 518V
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,230cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 163,414 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 21 Apr 2026 163,414 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 5 Feb 2025 163,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick of to right [not to left as it should be] (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated reinforcement showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick off to right [not left] (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering box has relative movement to chassis/bodywork loose on chassis (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

steering idler has play in

Pass 6 Mar 2023 161,184 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 161,159 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt all (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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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KVO 518V is a 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser in Beige with a 4,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 KVO 518V, 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 46 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 KVO 518V registered?

KVO 518V is a 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1980.

Is KVO 518V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KVO 518V shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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