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R147 MHG

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

222,305 mi
Last recorded222,305 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 MHG
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 222,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO LOAD VALVE (1.1.11 (c))

Rear PROPSHAFT REAR JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN IT

Fail 28 Oct 2019 222,305 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO LOAD VALVE (1.1.11 (c))

Rear PROPSHAFT REAR JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN IT

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system PIPE ON CALIPER (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 217,098 miles

Offside Rear LAMP LENS DAMAGED

Offside Rear REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 217,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR PIPES CORRODED AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear LAMP LENS DAMAGED

Offside Rear REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 212,732 miles

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

Rear bumpstops both missing

Fail 18 Oct 2017 212,732 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear bumpstops both missing

Pass 21 Oct 2016 200,134 miles

Rear chassis general corrosion

corrosion and minor leaks to entire exhaust system

corrosion to rear axle casing

Pass 15 Oct 2015 182,965 miles

Rear axle heavy corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2014 167,788 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust joint corroded but not yet considered exssesive

Fail 28 Oct 2014 167,788 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust joint corroded but not yet considered exssesive

Fail 28 Oct 2013 151,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 151,997 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 135,614 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 135,886 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 122,369 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 122,369 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 103,582 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 85,910 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front number plaate slightly discoulered

Pass 5 Feb 2008 82,295 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 79,007 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 74,098 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 74,098 miles

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

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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R147 MHG is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 134,252 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 R147 MHG, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R147 MHG is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 January 1998.

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