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R14 AMY

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Petrol 3378cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

202,065 mi
Last recorded202,065 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 AMY
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,378cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 202,065 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 200,527 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 199,082 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 197,674 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 196,519 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 195,168 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 193,214 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 193,184 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

body corroded by body mounts

chassis corroded

front suspension arms corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2018 191,115 miles

chassis corroded and numerous patch repairs

coil springs corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2017 189,305 miles

vehicle has been under-sealed

Pass 4 Oct 2016 187,257 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 184,755 miles

o/s/f seatbelt edge worn

o/s/r shock absorber damp

rear chassis corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2014 182,355 miles

o/s/f seatbelt edge worn

rear chassis and body mounts corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2014 182,351 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

o/s/f seatbelt edge worn

rear chassis and body mounts corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2013 179,277 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)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2012 168,805 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2012 168,803 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2011 159,076 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 159,073 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 148,984 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust has had repair

Pass 21 Sep 2009 139,908 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

centre exhaust has had temporary repair

Pass 24 Sep 2008 131,948 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 131,936 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 124,105 miles

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2006 112,362 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 112,300 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R14 AMY is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 3,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R14 AMY, 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 R14 AMY registered?

R14 AMY is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 27 September 1997.

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