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R777 KAC

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

221,661 mi
Last recorded221,661 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR777 KAC
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 221,661 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED/COVERED IN GREASE/PAINT (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/S AND N/S REAR INNER SILLS IN POOR CONDITION WITH SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 20 Apr 2024 217,705 miles

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

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

some travel on handbrake lever

some wear in propshaft universal joint

Pass 24 Apr 2023 209,887 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 209,885 miles

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 200,859 miles

under vehicle general corrosion

Fail 20 Mar 2020 200,556 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 199,526 miles

all shock bushes are deterioating

all springs are corroded

chassis is corroded

corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

front brake discs are pitted

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre is cracking in tread

offside reverse light is not working

rear axle is corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2019 199,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn brocken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn brocken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

all shock bushes are deterioating

all springs are corroded

chassis is corroded

corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

front brake discs are pitted

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre is cracking in tread

offside reverse light is not working

rear axle is corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2018 192,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear shocks bushes are deteriorated

tow bar has bolts missing

under trays are fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2018 192,806 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear shocks bushes are deteriorated

tow bar has bolts missing

under trays are fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2017 186,915 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar d bush damaged but not resulting in excess movement

Offside Front brake bind

Offside Rear handbrake arm little movement

Rear seats folded away at time of test

all anti roll bar drop links perishing

play in steering rack

underside of vehicle showing signs of rusting

Fail 30 Jan 2017 186,915 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar d bush damaged but not resulting in excess movement

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

Offside Front brake bind

Offside Rear handbrake arm little movement

Rear seats folded away at time of test

all anti roll bar drop links perishing

play in steering rack

underside of vehicle showing signs of rusting

Pass 4 Feb 2016 181,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush lifted and slightly damaged (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 sections very rusty (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

osr nsr torsion bar mountings rusting and flakey

rear fuel pipes nsr very rusty

underguards fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2016 181,799 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush lifted and slightly damaged (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 sections very rusty (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

osr nsr torsion bar mountings rusting and flakey

rear fuel pipes nsr very rusty

underguards fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2015 174,241 miles

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

cant fully see pad friction surfaces

general corrosion on chassis

headlamp covers fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2015 174,235 miles

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

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cant fully see pad friction surfaces

general corrosion on chassis

headlamp covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2014 168,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front anti-roll bal link bushes deteriorated

exhaust corroded

fanbelt squeaking

Fail 23 Jan 2014 168,495 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front anti-roll bal link bushes deteriorated

exhaust corroded

fanbelt squeaking

Pass 28 Jan 2013 162,532 miles

exhaust centre section slight blow evident

exhaust rear joint corroded

front to rear fuel lines corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2013 162,532 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

exhaust centre section slight blow evident

exhaust rear joint corroded

front to rear fuel lines corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2012 151,939 miles

All tyres worn close to legal limit.

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front suspension lower arm bushes split and have movement.

Front to Rear fuel pipes corroding.

Front to rear brake pipe corroding.

Rear seatbelts not tested as access to rear seats cannot be obtained due to both front seat backs not being able to be folded.

Stone chips to screen.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jan 2012 151,897 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

All tyres worn close to legal limit.

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front suspension lower arm bushes split and have movement.

Front to Rear fuel pipes corroding.

Front to rear brake pipe corroding.

Rear seatbelts not tested as access to rear seats cannot be obtained due to both front seat backs not being able to be folded.

Stone chips to screen.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2011 139,612 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all coil springs rusty

anti roll bar bushes perrished

brake pedal slightly spongy

rear chassis rusty

rear discs pitted and eorn

rear tyres worn unevenly

slight play in steering

Fail 3 Feb 2011 139,612 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all coil springs rusty

anti roll bar bushes perrished

brake pedal slightly spongy

rear chassis rusty

rear discs pitted and eorn

rear tyres worn unevenly

slight play in steering

Pass 27 Jan 2010 130,309 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 123,407 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 117,938 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 111,795 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 111,795 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 103,664 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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R777 KAC is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R777 KAC, 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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R777 KAC is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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