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R573 MGA

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 4160cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

194,323 mi
Last recorded194,323 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

RegistrationR573 MGA
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,160cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 194,323 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule outer pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin down to squeaker (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 190,916 miles

All chassis & chassis prescribed areas are undersealed

All steering & suspension components are corroded

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

N/S & O/S Outer & inner sills are undersealed

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded & holed but outside prescribed areas

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

Rear N/S & O/S Inner wheel arch's are undersealed

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Tow bar & mountain points (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 190,916 miles

All chassis & chassis prescribed areas are undersealed

All steering & suspension components are corroded

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

N/S & O/S Outer & inner sills are undersealed

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded & holed but outside prescribed areas

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

Rear N/S & O/S Inner wheel arch's are undersealed

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Tow bar & mountain points (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 190,217 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 177,488 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 164,466 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 163,301 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 159,105 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 155,829 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 153,591 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 150,496 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

heavy corrosion to rear brake compensator body, fixings and end of pipe work

offside rear tyre has slight cuts in outer sidewall

slight play in both steering idler rods

slight play in steering box

Fail 22 Mar 2010 150,338 miles

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

heavy corrosion to rear brake compensator body, fixings and end of pipe work

offside rear tyre has slight cuts in outer sidewall

slight play in both steering idler rods

slight play in steering box

Pass 23 Mar 2009 145,422 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 141,854 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 134,480 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 129,301 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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R573 MGA is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 4,160cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R573 MGA, 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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R573 MGA is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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