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R274 KKV

1998 Toyota Landcruiser

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

184,941 mi
Last recorded184,941 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser136,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR274 KKV
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 184,941 miles

General underside corrosion

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 184,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

General underside corrosion

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 180,119 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 179,928 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 174,687 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

steering rack slight play

Fail 20 Sep 2021 174,491 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

steering rack slight play

Pass 21 Sep 2020 169,040 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 161,031 miles

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

steering rack play

Pass 19 Sep 2018 152,403 miles

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

steering rack slight play and knock

Fail 5 Sep 2018 152,230 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

steering rack slight play and knock

Pass 19 Sep 2017 147,244 miles

Nearside rack end play

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2016 144,001 miles

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

Nearside steering rack end play

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

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

Offside steering rack end slight play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve, to limit (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 129,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush 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)

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

offside front brake slight bind

rear brake pipes corroded

steering rack has slight play in bushes

Pass 21 Mar 2014 124,757 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)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 124,707 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 119,785 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

offside steering rack play

Fail 25 Mar 2013 119,773 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

offside steering rack play

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 31 Mar 2012 115,726 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 103,623 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 103,623 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 99,688 miles

Oil leak

steering rack mountings deteriorating

Fail 5 Aug 2009 99,688 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

steering rack mountings deteriorating

Pass 4 Jun 2008 86,652 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 86,647 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 77,378 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 73,372 miles

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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R274 KKV 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 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R274 KKV, 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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R274 KKV is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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