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R736 RWG

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

140,118 mi
Last recorded140,118 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR736 RWG
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 140,118 miles

Under body corrosion and suspension components corroded

slight oil leak from differential

Fail 17 Oct 2019 140,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill 3 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering steady for rear diff (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2018 135,072 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 135,072 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 133,927 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 133,927 miles

Central Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill back (5.2.6)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 132,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion near to center body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 132,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion near to center body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 132,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 132,232 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 130,559 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside side step mounting front bracket corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2014 130,559 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside side step mounting front bracket corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2013 127,531 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2012 123,091 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 123,089 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 118,550 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 118,549 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 114,383 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 114,381 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 109,779 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear shocker outer cover loose

slight play in nearside rack end joint

Fail 27 Oct 2009 109,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear shocker outer cover loose

slight play in nearside rack end joint

Pass 31 Oct 2008 105,629 miles

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 28 Oct 2008 105,629 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 31 Oct 2007 101,342 miles

nearside rear bump stop missing

slight crack offside rear flasher lens

Fail 30 Oct 2007 101,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

slight crack offside rear flasher lens

Pass 4 Oct 2006 93,303 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 93,302 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 87,160 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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R736 RWG is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 R736 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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R736 RWG is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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