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R187 WOY

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

127,092 mi
Last recorded127,092 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR187 WOY
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 127,092 miles

Coil spring corroded all four suspension coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s & o/s perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all fuel pipes ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s & o/s perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both n/s & o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 126,490 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR SUSPENSION SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ALL PIPES INCLUDING FILLER ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear BOTH N/S & O/S BUMP STOPS ABSENT AND CHASSIS CORRODING

Pass 23 Aug 2021 125,646 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS ABSENT AND CHASSIS CORRODING N/S & O/S

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 124,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear BOTH N/S & O/S BUMP STOPS ABSENT AND CHASSIS CORRODING

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 123,396 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both rear bump stops absent and chassis corroding

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 122,026 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both rear bump stops absent and mountings corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2017 120,517 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 118,888 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 118,876 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 116,978 miles

underneath of vehicle is very rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2014 115,144 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 113,040 miles

steering rack bushs worn but not to excess

Fail 19 Aug 2013 112,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

steering rack bushs worn but not to excess

Pass 28 Aug 2012 110,858 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 110,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 108,932 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 105,432 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 105,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 103,327 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 103,327 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 101,470 miles

"strong advise" steering rack mounting bushes worn

rear brake pads worn

Fail 20 Aug 2008 101,467 miles

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

"strong advise" steering rack mounting bushes worn

rear brake pads worn

Pass 16 Aug 2007 97,989 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 93,570 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 93,570 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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R187 WOY is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R187 WOY, 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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R187 WOY is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 15 September 1997.

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