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R654 RWG

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

142,060 mi
Last recorded142,060 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR654 RWG
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 142,060 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 141,327 miles

rear axle is corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2024 140,681 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 140,670 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axle is corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2023 140,146 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 139,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 138,339 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 138,338 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 137,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 May 2019 136,919 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 May 2019 136,919 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 135,348 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 133,256 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 131,641 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 131,543 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2015 130,197 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 128,454 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 127,047 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 127,047 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 May 2012 124,473 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 121,586 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 118,458 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 115,738 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 115,738 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 112,668 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 108,950 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 105,311 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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R654 RWG is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 R654 RWG, 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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R654 RWG is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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