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R36 FFG

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

232,391 mi
Last recorded232,391 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 FFG
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2026 232,391 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear brake compensator valve mounting bracket corroded and holed. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section. (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel assembly leaked oil/grease. Not contaminating brake components. Not causing excessive play.

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wing outer trim, wheel arch extension insecure.

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

Nearside Rear Passenger door outer trim loose.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All suspension component mounting prescribed areas on chassis and axle corroded. Not holed or excessive. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wing panel outer trim missing and also corroded/holed. Not likely to cause injury when brushed against.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Door step insecure.

Offside Front Axle swivel assembly leaked oil/grease. Not contaminating brakes and not causing excess play.

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Lens cracked, not seriously defective. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All suspension component prescribed areas on chassis and rear axle corroded. Not holed or considered excessive. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Rear bumper damaged. Not likely to cause injury when brushed against.

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 229,766 miles

Near side and off side side runners damaged. Not insecure. Off side runner has temporary repair.

Nearside Front Axle swivel assembly leaked oil. Not contaminating braking surfaces.

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel assembly leaked oil, not contaminating braking surfaces.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Inner and outer flexi brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Side light lens cracked. Light output of colour not affected.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear 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))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion at all component mounting points on vehicle chassis. Not excessively corroded, holed or insecure. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Near side and off side. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear bumper off side and near side corners damaged. Not likely to cause injury when grazed etc.

Fail 9 Jun 2025 229,766 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Within 30 cm of Anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Near side and off side side runners damaged. Not insecure. Off side runner has temporary repair.

Nearside Front Axle swivel assembly leaked oil. Not contaminating braking surfaces.

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel assembly leaked oil, not contaminating braking surfaces.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Inner and outer flexi brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Side light lens cracked. Light output of colour not affected.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear 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))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion at all component mounting points on vehicle chassis. Not excessively corroded, holed or insecure. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Near side and off side. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear bumper off side and near side corners damaged. Not likely to cause injury when grazed etc.

Pass 10 Nov 2023 227,711 miles

Damage to vehicle panels and bumpers on off side front, off side rear and near side rear. Not likely to cause injury.

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Near side and off side runners are damaged. Temporary repair retaining off side runner, but component not insecure.

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front axle swivel hub assembly leaked oil, not contaminated any braking components.

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front axle swivel hub assembly leaked oil, not contaminated any braking components.

Offside Front position lamp lens slightly damaged, Light output not affected and correct colour.

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion on all of rear chassis at all component mounting points. Not excessivly corroded, holed or insecure. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 224,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Hub leakedoil/grease but not contaminated any brake components.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Hub has leaked oil/grease but not contaminated any braking components.

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Off side drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear differential has slight oil leak.

Pass 24 May 2021 221,327 miles

Near side front hub has leaked oil but not contaminated any braking components.

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

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

Off side front hub has leaked oil but not conatminated any braking components.

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 20 May 2021 221,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Near side front hub has leaked oil but not contaminated any braking components.

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

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

Off side front hub has leaked oil but not conatminated any braking components.

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 206,685 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 6 May 2020 216,619 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Tail gate (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 213,819 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 213,819 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 210,597 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 210,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 196,765 miles

Nearside Front Hub assy swivel joint leaking grease.

Offside Front Hub swivel joint leaking grease.

Fail 6 Dec 2016 196,763 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Hub assy swivel joint leaking grease.

Offside Front Hub swivel joint leaking grease.

Pass 25 Nov 2015 188,527 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 188,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 180,111 miles

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

Ns and Os front axle swivel hub oil seals leaking.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 169,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 169,036 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 166,189 miles

Nsf and Osf front hubs oil leaks at swivel joints.

Fail 24 Oct 2012 166,182 miles

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

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

Nsf and Osf front hubs oil leaks at swivel joints.

Pass 15 Oct 2010 143,935 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 143,935 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 133,143 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 133,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 121,067 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 108,844 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2006 97,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 97,745 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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R36 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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

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 R36 FFG, 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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R36 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 23 September 1997.

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