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M701 MVM

1994 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

253,627 mi
Last recorded253,627 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Toyota Landcruiser164,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM701 MVM
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 253,627 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 253,559 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 247,063 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 240,976 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2023 240,976 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 236,670 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 230,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 220,787 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear ()

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear ()

Fail 15 Jul 2019 220,721 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear ()

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear ()

Pass 29 Jun 2018 214,611 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 26 Jun 2018 214,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 Jun 2017 208,971 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to N/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to O/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Rear belt-No rear seats fitted (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 208,968 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to N/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to O/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Rear belt-No rear seats fitted (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 May 2016 201,223 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to N/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to O/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust front silencer mounting missing

Exhaust rear section clamp loose

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened rear belt (No seat fitted (5.2.2a)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 16 May 2016 201,223 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to N/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to O/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust front silencer mounting missing

Exhaust rear section clamp loose

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened rear belt (No seat fitted (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 5 May 2015 194,223 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust rear section clamp loose

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 194,217 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust rear section clamp loose

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 189,507 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2014 189,506 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2013 118,419 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 188,417 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 184,618 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 184,015 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 39,239 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 182,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 11 Nov 2008 179,455 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 179,455 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 178,069 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 178,046 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 163,907 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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M701 MVM is a 1994 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 164,349 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M701 MVM, 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 32 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M701 MVM is a 1994 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 August 1994.

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