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R660 HKX

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

210,546 mi
Last recorded210,546 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR660 HKX
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 210,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2025 206,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 201,347 miles

All tyres slightly perished

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 201,347 miles

All tyres slightly perished

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 200,097 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 200,082 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 198,638 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 189,270 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 189,267 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 186,137 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 186,107 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 182,364 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 178,732 miles

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

Rear seat belts not in use

Fail 5 May 2017 178,732 miles

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users body mount corroded (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear seat belts not in use

Pass 31 Mar 2016 169,673 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 169,639 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam inner (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 158,449 miles

wear in o/s/f top and lower joints

Fail 19 Nov 2014 158,449 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

wear in o/s/f top and lower joints

Pass 13 Nov 2013 139,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 139,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 132,520 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 128,398 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 122,750 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 122,750 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 117,540 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 117,540 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 106,014 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 88,837 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 88,837 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 85,062 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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R660 HKX is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 140,425 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 Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R660 HKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R660 HKX is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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