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R118 BCC

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

94,878 mi
Last recorded94,878 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 BCC
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 94,878 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED/COVERED IN GREASE/PAINT (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

UNDERSIDE OF ENGINE IS WET WITH OIL

Pass 6 Dec 2024 89,999 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 89,999 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 89,999 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 89,999 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 89,999 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 89,999 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 89,999 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 89,999 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 89,999 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 89,999 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 89,999 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 89,999 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 89,999 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 89,999 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 89,999 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 89,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 89,999 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 89,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 89,999 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 82,903 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 67,495 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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R118 BCC is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 R118 BCC, 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 R118 BCC registered?

R118 BCC is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R118 BCC shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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