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P891 GPH

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

338,142 mi
Last recorded338,142 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP891 GPH
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 338,142 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

HANDBRAKE LEVER HIGH

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TRANSFER BOX LEAKING

Pass 10 Mar 2025 332,477 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 326,127 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 319,260 miles

corrosion forming chassis and under bodywork

Pass 12 Apr 2022 311,273 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Apr 2022 311,273 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Apr 2021 304,676 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 298,104 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 290,494 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 286,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

wiper blades worn

Pass 14 May 2016 282,820 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 282,820 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 279,009 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 274,835 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 259,496 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 May 2012 241,107 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 223,149 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 206,126 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 188,759 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 174,841 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 159,721 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 144,875 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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P891 GPH is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 P891 GPH, 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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P891 GPH is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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