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R491 RBM

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

209,415 mi
Last recorded209,415 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR491 RBM
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 209,415 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively very rear close to diff (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 207,708 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 207,708 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 205,561 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 204,000 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 202,349 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 199,146 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight swivel weep

Pass 1 Nov 2019 197,865 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint slight leak

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 195,403 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 195,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated hub seal (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 193,492 miles

both front hub seals leaking

both front swivel seals leaking

Pass 4 Oct 2016 192,286 miles

all tyres perished

both front hub outer seals leaking

both front swivel seals are leaking

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 20 Oct 2015 190,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking

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

Offside Front swivel joint leaking

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 187,730 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 181,064 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 174,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front swivel joint housing seals leaking

Pass 3 Oct 2012 174,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front swivel joint housing seals leaking

Pass 23 Sep 2011 168,613 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

off side front outer swivle joint leaking

Pass 30 Sep 2010 161,826 miles

number plate lights reduced output but not less than 50%

Pass 1 Oct 2009 154,918 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 147,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 147,245 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 120,123 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 100,283 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 100,283 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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R491 RBM is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R491 RBM, 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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R491 RBM is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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