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R710 RRX

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

171,891 mi
Last recorded171,891 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR710 RRX
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 171,891 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2023 171,205 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front prop shaft removed

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2022 169,730 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2022 169,722 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 164,462 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside condensation on lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section on rear axle leading to flexible hose leading to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 156,293 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 156,280 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2019 149,927 miles

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

Nearside Front and offside front tyres wearing on inner and outer tread

Nearside Rear and offside rear tyres starting to perish on inner tread

Pass 5 Mar 2018 144,936 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight movement in steering rack mountings

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion surface rust on chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 140,398 miles

Slight play in steering rack mountings

Pass 25 Feb 2016 136,339 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 131,130 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 124,980 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 120,673 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 115,571 miles

Both rear tyres low and starting to perish

Pass 2 Mar 2010 110,218 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 104,272 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 97,840 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 89,709 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 78,743 miles

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

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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R710 RRX is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R710 RRX, 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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R710 RRX is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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