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P891 APF

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests36 (22 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

224,417 mi
Last recorded224,417 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP891 APF
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

22 pass 14 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 224,417 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced trailing arm mount on chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind coil spring on chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt not fitted at time of test

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 220,145 miles

Offside Rear seat belt not fitted at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 214,138 miles

Offside Rear seat belt not fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 214,130 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt not fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 208,930 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 208,923 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 203,711 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

drivers rear seat belt not fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2020 197,408 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

drivers rear seat belt not fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2019 192,452 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

drivers rear body mounting prescribed area corroded but still secure

drivers reverse lamp not working

rear seats and seat belts not fitted at time of test. corrosion within seat belt mounting prescribed areas

Fail 12 Oct 2019 192,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

drivers rear body mounting prescribed area corroded but still secure

drivers rear seat belt not fitted at time of test. prescribed area corroded

drivers reverse lamp not working

Pass 17 Oct 2018 184,789 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion under drivers rear wheel arch

drivers rear seat belt not fitted

drivers reverse light not working

Pass 6 Oct 2017 174,128 miles

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

corrosion under drivers rear wheel arch

drivers rear seat belt not fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2017 174,128 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

corrosion under drivers rear wheel arch

drivers rear seat belt not fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2016 163,889 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 159,032 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 159,030 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 151,922 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust system in very poor condition

wear in nearside rear axle beam upper tie bar bush to chassis

Pass 21 Aug 2014 150,606 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

rear brake pads worn low

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 144,217 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

drivers rear seat belt removed

fluid around steering rack

Pass 10 Sep 2013 144,217 miles

drivers rear seat belt removed

fluid around steering rack

Pass 30 Aug 2012 136,771 miles

drivers rear seat belt removed

Fail 30 Aug 2012 136,765 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

drivers rear seat belt removed

Pass 2 Sep 2011 130,608 miles

Advanced wear to both rear tyres.

Advanced wear to offisde front tyre.

Nail in offside rear tyre.

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

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

Slight damage to front registration plate.

Slight damage to nearside and offside of rear bumper panel.

offside rear seatbelt missing.

Fail 1 Sep 2011 130,606 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Advanced wear to both rear tyres.

Advanced wear to offisde front tyre.

Nail in offside rear tyre.

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

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

Slight damage to front registration plate.

Slight damage to nearside and offside of rear bumper panel.

offside rear seatbelt missing.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 124,580 miles

Accident damage to rear bumper and lights

Advanced wear on steering rack mounting bushes

Front number plate slightly damaged

Official stickers in swept zone

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 124,580 miles

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

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

Accident damage to rear bumper and lights

Advanced wear on steering rack mounting bushes

Front number plate slightly damaged

Official stickers in swept zone

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 117,155 miles

drivers rear seatbelt removed

front tyres worn to 3mm

front wishbone bushes starting to split

movement in steering rack bushes

Fail 9 Oct 2009 117,135 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

front tyres worn to 3mm

front wishbone bushes starting to split

movement in steering rack bushes

Pass 16 Oct 2008 110,786 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 110,772 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front and rear bumpers damaged

mirror hanger removed

movement in steering rack bushes

Pass 3 Oct 2007 103,711 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 103,711 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 96,459 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 96,459 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chips in windscreen

movement in steering rack bushes

passenger front tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 6 Oct 2005 90,070 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 90,070 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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P891 APF is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 P891 APF, 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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P891 APF is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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