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R687 GNB

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

243,405 mi
Last recorded243,405 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR687 GNB
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 243,405 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 237,522 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 232,892 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 226,284 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 222,173 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 217,017 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

sill guards fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2019 217,013 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

sill guards fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2018 210,877 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides (6.6.6)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 193,386 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 185,875 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 175,206 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 168,376 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 168,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 159,965 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 159,965 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 149,967 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 141,376 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 128,060 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 120,668 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 120,668 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 112,146 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 100,322 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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R687 GNB is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R687 GNB, 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 R687 GNB registered?

R687 GNB is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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