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R491 KGX

1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

180,420 mi
Last recorded180,420 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate139,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR491 KGX
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 180,420 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 177,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 174,553 miles

Rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2023 170,842 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2023 170,840 miles

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2022 168,125 miles

rear axle corroded

rear tyres perished worn on inside

Pass 8 Feb 2021 164,430 miles

rear axle corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Jan 2020 160,108 miles

rear brake pads appear low

Fail 24 Jan 2020 160,108 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 15 Jan 2019 153,325 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 153,325 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 148,953 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 148,951 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 144,008 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 144,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 4 Feb 2016 137,828 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 131,389 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 125,689 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 125,686 miles

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

fuel line heavily corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2013 119,158 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 Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel line heavily corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2012 114,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 114,186 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 106,738 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 106,722 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 95,438 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 90,064 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 85,749 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 81,979 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 77,390 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Estate?

Based on 33,877 MOT tests across 2,144 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,771
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 655
position lamp(s) not working 475
Registration plate lamp not working 474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 471
Stop lamp not working 440
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R491 KGX is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 139,071 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser Estate fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R491 KGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R491 KGX registered?

R491 KGX is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is R491 KGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R491 KGX shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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