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R510 RBM

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

194,170 mi
Last recorded194,170 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR510 RBM
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 194,170 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch trim missing

chip in screen

under side under sealed

Pass 11 Sep 2024 186,300 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 177,387 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Sep 2022 167,228 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 167,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 158,457 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 152,047 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 151,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 145,360 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Very slight wear in steering rack mounting bush

Fail 11 Sep 2019 145,360 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

Very slight wear in steering rack mounting bush

Pass 6 Sep 2018 140,177 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

general underbody corrosion

steering rack to subframe mounting rubber has slight movement

Fail 1 Sep 2018 140,075 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber torn but still clearing screen at time of test (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

general underbody corrosion

steering rack to subframe mounting rubber has slight movement

Pass 30 Aug 2017 132,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 118,275 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 118,275 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 109,933 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 109,933 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 102,695 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 98,411 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 92,146 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 91,152 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 89,951 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 87,380 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 81,431 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 77,270 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 72,712 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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R510 RBM is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R510 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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What year was R510 RBM registered?

R510 RBM is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R510 RBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R510 RBM shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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