MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
220,718 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and rubber mount deteriorated (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
rear bump stops missing
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and rubber mount deteriorated (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
rear bump stops missing
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mounting and links (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
slight play o/s inner rack
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mounting and links (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
oil leak
slight play o/s inner rack
Oil leak
Nail in offside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
n/s/r bump stop missing
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rear shock absorber shrouds corroded and insecure
steering wheel in poor condition
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Oil leak
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
n/s/r bump stop missing
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rear shock absorber shrouds corroded and insecure
steering wheel in poor condition
ball joint boots getting weak
nearside front headlam has water ingress
oil leaks
rear brake pipes corroded
slight play in steering rack mounting and inner joints
brake pipes corroded
offside front tyre on limit and cracked
oil leak
play in inner steering rack joints both sides
rear tyres cracked
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
slight olay in n/s rack mounting bush
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
slight olay in n/s rack mounting bush
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
movement in steering rack bushes. †both front brake flexi hoses perished but unable to see cords.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both steering rack mounting bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement
nail in offside rear tyre (inner edge)
How Reliable is the Toyota Land Cruiser?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R742 LCG is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R742 LCG, 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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R742 LCG is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 19 August 1997.
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