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M20 NRP

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

216,383 mi
Last recorded216,383 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 NRP
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 216,383 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 213,473 miles

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 12 Aug 2023 211,412 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 210,037 miles

Offside Front slight corrosion but not structural

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 207,427 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 207,427 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 205,653 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded but outside prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 202,757 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive PAS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 198,272 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 190,532 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 183,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 176,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 169,301 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 169,301 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 162,500 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 154,282 miles

Near side front hub slight oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2012 154,280 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Near side front hub slight oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2011 146,691 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 139,046 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 126,794 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2008 115,594 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 115,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 102,250 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 84,745 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 84,745 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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M20 NRP is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M20 NRP, 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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M20 NRP is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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