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P192 MJW

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

222,385 mi
Last recorded222,385 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP192 MJW
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 222,385 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2024 214,332 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 205,544 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2022 204,925 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 194,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Uuder body has slight surface rust

under body covered with under sealant. Brake pipes covered with under sealant

Fail 27 Apr 2021

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Uuder body has slight surface rust

under body covered with under sealant. Brake pipes covered with under sealant

Pass 16 May 2020 193,950 miles

under body has slight surface rust

Fail 16 May 2020 193,950 miles

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

under body has slight surface rust

Pass 18 May 2019 193,492 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2019 193,492 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 193,487 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 190,102 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipe have slight corrision (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2018 190,102 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipe have slight corrision (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 188,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

underside of vehicle slight corrision

Fail 15 Apr 2017 188,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

underside of vehicle slight corrision

Pass 22 Apr 2016 183,422 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 183,422 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 176,988 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 174,598 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 170,496 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 170,476 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 158,962 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 155,150 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 155,130 miles

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

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 148,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 May 2008 131,880 miles

exhaust system heavily corroded

rear brake pipes showing signs of slight corrosion

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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P192 MJW is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 P192 MJW, 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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What year was P192 MJW registered?

P192 MJW is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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