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OIL 4179

1990 Toyota Land Cruiser

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

211,516 mi
Last recorded211,516 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser154,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 4179
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 211,516 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Underside of vehicle and components including brakes, suspension and body have general age related corrosion has had various repairs and has been covered in underseal/paint.

Fail 25 Nov 2025 211,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arche front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arche in the middle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arche rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arche (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arche (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer arche (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 209,707 miles

General underbody age related rust

Pass 14 Dec 2023 208,606 miles

parking brake efficiency has just met required effocoency

steering fluid leak

Fail 20 Nov 2023 208,558 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency has just met required efficiency

steering fluid leak

Pass 22 Nov 2022 207,430 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 204,602 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 204,601 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 200,330 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 195,945 miles

extensive welding repairs has been carried out to vehicle

fuel pipes corroded

parking brake has just met required efficiency

rear chassis has surface corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2019 195,944 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

extensive welding repairs has been carried out to vehicle

rear chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2009 195,625 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 188,959 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 188,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 188,088 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 188,088 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 182,812 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 182,812 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

oil leak

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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OIL 4179 is a 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 154,255 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 Land Cruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 10,265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OIL 4179, 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 36 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OIL 4179 is a 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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