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N61 BRR

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

253,787 mi
Last recorded253,787 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN61 BRR
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 253,787 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2026 253,787 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 248,398 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 248,360 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 247,753 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 247,744 miles

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

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2022 244,950 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 234,180 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 234,180 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 229,458 miles

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2020 229,458 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 219,316 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 204,640 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 196,255 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 182,009 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 166,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 166,215 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 145,578 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 2 Aug 2012 128,240 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 119,233 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 101,472 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering rack mounting bushes have slight play/movement

Fail 27 Nov 2009 100,923 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering rack mounting bushes have slight play/movement

Pass 17 Dec 2008 90,565 miles

Steering rack mounting bushes have slight movement.

Fail 11 Dec 2007 82,182 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 82,182 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 66,995 miles

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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N61 BRR is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 142,677 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 N61 BRR, 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 30 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 N61 BRR registered?

N61 BRR is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N61 BRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N61 BRR shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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