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M24 RTS

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Grey Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,601 mi
Last recorded138,601 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM24 RTS
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 138,601 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 138,594 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 136,180 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 134,378 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 132,459 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 130,534 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 128,937 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 126,085 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 122,650 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 122,645 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 119,369 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 116,419 miles

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion

brake pipes beginning to show signs of light corrosion

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres wearing on edges

rear suspension arm bushes, slightly perished with a small amount of movement

slight play in steering and suspension

welding repairs to vehicle chassis and prescribed areas done ok

Fail 12 Apr 2016 116,419 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle fronts 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion

brake pipes beginning to show signs of light corrosion

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres wearing on edges

rear suspension arm bushes, slightly perished with a small amount of movement

slight play in steering and suspension

welding repairs to vehicle chassis and prescribed areas done ok

Pass 11 Dec 2009 116,167 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 115,788 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 115,755 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 112,387 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 112,387 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

stone chips to both headlamps

Pass 2 Nov 2006 108,000 miles

Hand brake raises very high needs adjusting

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

Washers weak to drivers side

Pass 19 Oct 2005 101,118 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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M24 RTS is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Grey with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M24 RTS, 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 M24 RTS registered?

M24 RTS is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 9 January 1997.

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