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R12 MFS

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Black Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

226,118 mi
Last recorded226,118 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 MFS
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 226,118 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 225,912 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 220,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 206,670 miles

front rollbar bushes worn

oil leaks on engine

Fail 12 May 2015 206,670 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

front rollbar bushes worn

oil leaks on engine

Pass 15 May 2014 198,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 190,315 miles

Both rear bump stop rubbers missing.

Nearside rear light lens damaged.

Offside headlamp lens chipped.

Oil leak

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

Slight play in front anti roll bar bushes.

Fail 16 May 2013 190,315 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both rear bump stop rubbers missing.

Front tyres worn on edges.

Nearside rear light lens damaged.

Offside headlamp lens chipped.

Oil leak

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

Slight play in front anti roll bar bushes.

Pass 14 May 2012 182,782 miles

Both front outer anti roll bar bushes worn.

Both rear bump stop rubbers missing.

Front tyres slightly worn on edges.

Minor oil leak.

Nearside rear light lens damaged.

Offside headlamp lens chipped.

Windscreen wiper blades smearing screen slightly.

Pass 20 May 2011 176,014 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Gear selector fault.

Nearside rear light lens damaged.

Oil leak

Rear bump stop rubbers missing.

Fail 20 May 2011 176,014 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Gear selector fault.

Nearside rear light lens damaged.

Oil leak

Rear bump stop rubbers missing.

Pass 24 May 2010 167,955 miles

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Minor oil leak.

Nearside rear light lens damaged.

Slight play in front anti roll bar linkages.

Fail 19 May 2010 167,955 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Minor oil leak.

Nearside rear light lens damaged.

Slight play in front anti roll bar linkages.

Pass 5 May 2009 159,042 miles

Both registration plates slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2008 150,523 miles

Both front windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit,wearing outer edge and perished.

Slight oil leak.

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar linkage.

Pass 20 Mar 2007 140,554 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2006 133,809 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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R12 MFS is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Black with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R12 MFS, 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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R12 MFS is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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