CarVerify

Free Car Check

R721 RWG

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

White Diesel 2982cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

199,624 mi
Last recorded199,624 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR721 RWG
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2020 199,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer /inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner /outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded T. piece to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis tye bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level low

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

trunking air filter to turbo damaged/repaired

Pass 26 Sep 2019 193,009 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 193,000 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner body sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 187,412 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner /outer sills show corrosion / repairs (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner v/ outer sills show corrosion/repairs (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis shows extensive corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear brake hose ferules corrodion

Fail 11 Sep 2018 187,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cracked to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner /outer sills show corrosion / repairs (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner v/ outer sills show corrosion/repairs (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis shows extensive corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear brake hose ferules corrodion

Pass 14 Sep 2017 179,904 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside/nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside (3.6.B.4e)

nearside steering rack mount showing deterioration/ free play

offside and nearside rear most side rail mounts holed and corroded

shows extensive under body corrosion to main chassis + sills

Fail 14 Sep 2017 179,904 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle pipe work at rack insecure at brackets / mounts (2.3.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside/nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside (3.6.B.4e)

nearside steering rack mount showing deterioration/ free play

offside and nearside rear most side rail mounts holed and corroded

shows extensive under body corrosion to main chassis + sills

Pass 22 Sep 2016 173,774 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear offside/nearside (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside upper and lower link arms (2.4.G.2)

shows general under body corrosion

some play in steering rack rubber mounts

Fail 14 Sep 2016 173,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement at chassis (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sills/rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sills (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement at chassis (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sills/rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sills (5.2.6)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear offside/nearside (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside upper and lower link arms (2.4.G.2)

shows general under body corrosion

some play in steering rack rubber mounts

Pass 21 Sep 2015 166,619 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside/nearside (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside/nearside (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 166,557 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside/nearside (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside/nearside (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 159,065 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

shows general underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2013 150,893 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust shows extensive corrosion

shows general under body corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2013 150,860 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust shows extensive corrosion

shows general under body corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2012 143,253 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust shows extensive corrosion + repairs

Fail 14 Sep 2012 143,250 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust shows extensive corrosion + repairs

Pass 8 Sep 2011 138,821 miles

all front roll-bar bushers worn/cracking

underside corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2010 132,738 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 126,801 miles

Advise brake pipe over rear axle started to corrode

Advise underbody corrosion started in places

Pass 5 Sep 2008 120,866 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 113,027 miles

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

uneven wear on nearside front tyre .

Pass 20 Sep 2006 104,043 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 104,040 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 99,024 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
Full Toyota Landcruiser reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R721 RWG is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R721 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R721 RWG?

You can check the full history of R721 RWG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R721 RWG registered?

R721 RWG is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 2 September 1997.

Is R721 RWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R721 RWG shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R721 RWG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R721 RWG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.