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R221 KGP

1998 Toyota Landcruiser

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

219,577 mi
Last recorded219,577 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser136,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR221 KGP
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 219,577 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 216,286 miles

Coolant pipes corroded to rear

Generally corroded underside

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver seat deteriorated and tilted on one side

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight free play in steering rack bush

Pass 6 Oct 2023 212,188 miles

Corrosion Around Rear Body Mountings

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Shock Absorbers Top Mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 206,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Corrosion Around Body Mounts

Steering Rack Mounting Bushes Deteriorating

Steering Rack Mounting Bushes Deteriorating

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Upper Tie Bars And Lower Trailing Arms Bushes Deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 200,296 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Near Limit And Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Compensator Valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie Bars Bushes Deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight Play In Steering Rack Mounting Bushes

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear Components Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 194,469 miles

body corroded around rear body mounts

front inner cv boots perished

front lower shock bushes worn

play in osf inner track rod

rear coil springs corroded

rear suspension bushes perished

Fail 4 Sep 2020 194,469 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

body corroded around rear body mounts

front inner cv boots perished

front lower shock bushes worn

play in osf inner track rod

rear coil springs corroded

rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 18 Sep 2019 186,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Slight Play In Inner Track Rod End

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Corrosion Around Body Mounts

Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Axle Mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Axle Tie Bar Bushes Deteriorating

Pass 7 Sep 2018 175,560 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight Play Inner Steering Rack Joints

Pass 11 Sep 2017 166,593 miles

Corrosion Around Rear Body Mounts

Corrosion Around Rear Sock Absorbers Top Mounts

Rear Axle Upper Tie Bars Bushes Deteriorating

Pass 20 Sep 2016 157,727 miles

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

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 21 Sep 2015 150,215 miles

Front Brake Discs Lipped

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Shoulder

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering Rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 140,779 miles

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

Nearside rear lamp unit heavily corroded

Rear brakes pads and discs worn

Pass 10 Sep 2014 140,779 miles

Nearside rear lamp unit heavily corroded

Rear brakes pads and discs worn

Pass 17 Sep 2013 131,823 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 131,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside front brake hose perishing

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 124,266 miles

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

centre section of exhaust deteriorating

minor leak from centre exhaust box

offside front anti-roll bar drop link bushes perishing

Pass 31 Aug 2011 115,789 miles

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

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

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

centre brake light partially not working

exhaust corroding

front and rear suspension coil springs corroding

slight play in offside front inner steering rack ball joint coupling

slight side movement in steering rack rubber mountings

Fail 25 Aug 2011 115,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

centre brake light partially not working

exhaust corroding

front and rear suspension coil springs corroding

slight play in offside front inner steering rack ball joint coupling

slight side movement in steering rack rubber mountings

Pass 22 Sep 2010 108,242 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 101,189 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 95,323 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 89,483 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 89,483 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2006 83,202 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 83,202 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R221 KGP is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R221 KGP, 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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R221 KGP is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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