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R239 RMW

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

257,234 mi
Last recorded257,234 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR239 RMW
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 257,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Inner sills corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 248,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 241,472 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 241,471 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 232,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 232,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 225,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 225,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 212,519 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt has slow/little retraction effort

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S ()

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 206,713 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s/ and n/s ()

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 195,951 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 195,951 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Steering rack insecure steering rack bushes marked in yellow (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 173,684 miles

slight play in both steering rack knuckles

Pass 25 Nov 2015 162,243 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d- bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 162,243 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d- bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 152,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front steering rack bush worn

Pass 11 Dec 2013 149,421 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)

Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 253,095 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 252,989 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 248,958 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 220,873 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 222,087 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 220,873 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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R239 RMW is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 140,425 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 R239 RMW, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R239 RMW is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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