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R449 BKP

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

White Diesel 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

237,208 mi
Last recorded237,208 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 BKP
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 237,208 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 237,208 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 235,773 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 234,862 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear handbrake reading low

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 231,838 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened around coil spring & shock absorber upper mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

some underbody covers fitted not allowing access to some testable items

Fail 12 Jan 2022 231,838 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened around coil spring & shock absorber upper mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

some underbody covers fitted not allowing access to some testable items

Pass 3 Nov 2020 228,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Surface corrosion underneath vehicle all areas.

Fail 30 Oct 2020 228,344 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box missing. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Surface corrosion underneath vehicle all areas.

Pass 23 Oct 2019 224,737 miles

Multiple points of surface corrosion located under chassis.

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 224,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply exposed on inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Multiple points of surface corrosion located under chassis.

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 220,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Surface corrosion to all areas, including steering, suspension, chassis, tow bar, body, body mounting components and mounting areas.

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 220,631 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Surface corrosion to all areas, including steering, suspension, chassis, tow bar, body, body mounting components and mounting areas.

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 208,537 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 197,527 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 189,027 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 182,715 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 171,812 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 161,058 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 151,205 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 151,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 132,640 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 118,729 miles

nearside rear brake discs slightly pitted across braking surface

offside and nearside front brake pads appears to be wearing low

Fail 19 Sep 2009 118,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear brake discs slightly pitted across braking surface

offside and nearside front brake pads appears to be wearing low

Pass 19 Sep 2008 106,024 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 92,943 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 80,639 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 61,403 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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R449 BKP is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in White with a 3,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R449 BKP, 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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R449 BKP is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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