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R41 FFG

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

216,166 mi
Last recorded216,166 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR41 FFG
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 216,166 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

bonnet struts weak

nearside front tractor joint weeping

surface corrosion on steering , brakes and suspension components

Pass 14 Oct 2023 208,818 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

bonnet struts weak

corrosion on steering , brakes and suspension components

Pass 13 Sep 2022 202,884 miles

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

surface corrosion under body steering , brakes and suspension components

Pass 19 Nov 2021 201,887 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion under body , steering , brakes and suspension components

Pass 10 Dec 2018 195,129 miles

No rear seats fitted

Slight play both front hub bearings

Fail 5 Dec 2018 195,114 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached Broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

No rear seats fitted

Slight play both front hub bearings

Pass 30 Oct 2017 189,040 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 180,720 miles

Hand brake efficiency low nearside rear

Pass 2 Dec 2014 180,248 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 172,212 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 164,402 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 157,315 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 153,148 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 147,968 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 147,960 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 144,199 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 138,459 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 132,126 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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R41 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R41 FFG, 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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What year was R41 FFG registered?

R41 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 23 September 1997.

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