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R228 MNN

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

201,272 mi
Last recorded201,272 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR228 MNN
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 201,272 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 200,102 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 199,980 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both flexis (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2020 199,975 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 18 Feb 2019 195,958 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion underbody

steering rack bushes worn resulting in slight movement

Pass 8 Aug 2017 193,472 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 188,674 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 186,192 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 184,586 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2011 180,606 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 180,606 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 171,540 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 161,589 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 149,145 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 137,415 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 127,466 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 115,290 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Colorado?

Based on 45,117 MOT tests across 2,976 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
6,365
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,330
Stop lamp not working 1,280
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,102
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 946
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R228 MNN is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 140,445 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser Colorado fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,330 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R228 MNN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Colorado typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Colorado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R228 MNN is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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