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R488 FNG

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

107,162 mi
Last recorded107,162 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR488 FNG
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 107,162 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

brake/steering and suspension component corroded all

under vehicle corroded all

Pass 14 Aug 2025 105,386 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all (5.3.2 (c))

steering and suspension component corroded

under vehicle corroded all

Pass 17 Aug 2024 102,866 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All (5.3.2 (c))

Under vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2023 101,138 miles

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

Front & Rear Shocker Bush Perished

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fuel Tank Cover Corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Under Vehicle Corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2022 100,247 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front and rear shocker bush perished

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fuel tank cover corroded

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under vehicle suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2021 99,826 miles

All under vehicle corrosion

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 99,826 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

All under vehicle corrosion

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 98,486 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 96,934 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

undercover and engine cover fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2018 95,256 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

full under covers fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2017 92,946 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perishing

Pass 2 Aug 2016 90,489 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all under vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 88,696 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 87,412 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 84,725 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 82,370 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 80,696 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 78,794 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 77,324 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 74,934 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 72,324 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 68,771 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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R488 FNG is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R488 FNG, 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 R488 FNG registered?

R488 FNG is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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