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R769 BGY

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

246,343 mi
Last recorded246,343 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR769 BGY
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 246,343 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 227,961 miles

numerous other areas of underbody and chassis rusting / previously repaired and all covered in thick underseal

play in steering rack mounting rubbers

rear lower crossmember area badly rusting through

Fail 24 Jul 2024 227,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced extensive corrosion to rear of near side inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced extensive corrosion to rear of off side inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced off side rear inner wheel arch area rusted through in numerous areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced top of near side rear inner wheel arch area rusted through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside of near side mid chassis rail area rusted through next to suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

numerous other areas of underbody and chassis rusting / previously repaired and all covered in thick underseal

play in steering rack mounting rubbers

rear lower crossmember area badly rusting through

Pass 8 Aug 2023 218,352 miles

Offside centre inner sill area slight corrosion and holed outside criteria

Fail 7 Aug 2023 218,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside centre inner sill area slight corrosion and holed outside criteria

Pass 10 Aug 2022 213,661 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 206,152 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 206,094 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength a.r,b.mtg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 199,926 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 199,823 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2019 192,868 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 185,087 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 185,087 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 177,600 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight play in rack mounts

Fail 8 Aug 2017 177,600 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight play in rack mounts

Pass 2 Aug 2016 170,909 miles

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

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

slight play in both inner rack joints

Fail 1 Aug 2016 170,909 miles

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

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

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

slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 4 Aug 2015 163,422 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 163,422 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 154,548 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 154,533 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 153,786 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 146,617 miles

nearside parking brake tight, working ok at time of test

Pass 22 Feb 2011 139,847 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 132,239 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 121,733 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 112,733 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 106,844 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 97,553 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Land Cruiser?

Based on 446,391 MOT tests across 36,084 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
6,776
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
36,084
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,265
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,714
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,304
Registration plate lamp not working 6,249
position lamp(s) not working 5,976
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R769 BGY is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 R769 BGY, 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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R769 BGY is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 17 September 1997.

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