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R619 BFB

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

237,087 mi
Last recorded237,087 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR619 BFB
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 237,087 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 237,037 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 236,940 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 228,227 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 219,499 miles

All underbody undersealed

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022
Pass 16 Oct 2019 213,960 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 211,659 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 204,926 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 191,990 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sign of corrosion rear floor & rear chassis

sign of perishing rack rubber mountings

Pass 4 Feb 2012 177,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 4 Feb 2012 177,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 162,335 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 149,160 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 149,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 138,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 128,505 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 117,403 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 107,273 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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R619 BFB is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R619 BFB, 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 R619 BFB registered?

R619 BFB is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R619 BFB shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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