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R149 OAE

1998 Toyota Landcruiser

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

249,134 mi
Last recorded249,134 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser136,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 OAE
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 249,134 miles

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

Underside heavily undersealed

Fail 12 Aug 2026 248,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Detached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Dec 2025 247,295 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 247,245 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 244,208 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

corrosion to suspension components and suspension mounting areas

towbar and mounting area rusty/corroded

vehicle undersealed

Fail 8 Jul 2024 244,175 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides - inner sills holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

corrosion to suspension components and suspension mounting areas

towbar and mounting area rusty/corroded

vehicle undersealed

Fail 17 Apr 2024 244,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to all suspension components + various areas of chassis , x members , subframes and suspension mounting areas

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack mounting bushes worn

Tow bar and mounting areas corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2021 244,105 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 242,587 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 237,930 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 234,292 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 232,408 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 228,674 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 255,686 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 222,591 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 222,516 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 206,488 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 3 Jan 2013 206,488 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)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 191,730 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 175,354 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 157,388 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 139,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 139,616 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 120,729 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 102,615 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 18 Jan 2006 87,862 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 87,862 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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R149 OAE is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 136,743 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 R149 OAE, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R149 OAE registered?

R149 OAE is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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