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R542 JGH

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Petrol 4664cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

158,428 mi
Last recorded158,428 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR542 JGH
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,664cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 158,428 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 157,731 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 157,723 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front and rear of inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended drivers (7.1.2 (d))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 55% (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 157,208 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 156,162 miles

Coil spring corroded coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front rebound block missing

Fail 14 Dec 2022 156,161 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel footbrake pedal sinking down under pressure (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested nearside front brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front rebound block missing

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 155,710 miles

Nearside Front rebound block missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 155,125 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 154,618 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 154,617 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 154,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box end plate split / slight blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear rebound blocks rubber blocks missing

Pass 18 Nov 2017 153,085 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 151,993 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 149,524 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 149,318 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 146,195 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 144,402 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 140,668 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 139,079 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 136,920 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 133,566 miles

Advise condition of both front tractor joints

Battery insecure

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 133,566 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise condition of both front tractor joints

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 128,696 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 114,535 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

oil leak from nearside front hub

Pass 28 Jul 2006 105,132 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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R542 JGH is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 4,664cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R542 JGH, 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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R542 JGH is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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