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R703 RWG

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,365 mi
Last recorded147,365 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR703 RWG
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 147,365 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 143,266 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2017 143,229 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured attachment bracket broken (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2016 140,209 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut to sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

all underside of vehicle coroded

Fail 14 Oct 2016 140,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut to sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

all underside of vehicle coroded

Pass 14 Oct 2015 137,188 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 123,296 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 123,296 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 117,872 miles

both front brake disc backplates corroded

sill covers fitted

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both batteries loose

Pass 19 Oct 2012 112,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all suspension compents start to corroded

nearside front brake back plate corroding

side steps and siill covers fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2012 112,797 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all suspension compents start to corroded

nearside front brake back plate corroding

side steps and siill covers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2011 107,254 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condition of the front brakes backing plates corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2010 101,120 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 95,558 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 89,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 81,722 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 73,379 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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R703 RWG is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R703 RWG, 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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R703 RWG is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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