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R797 UBV

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,086 mi
Last recorded112,086 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR797 UBV
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 112,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2026 112,075 miles

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))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 109,888 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 107,146 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 104,657 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 103,308 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 102,201 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bump stop mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 20 Aug 2021 102,201 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bump stop mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 20 Aug 2020 100,951 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

chassis rusted

Pass 13 Aug 2019 99,191 miles

rear os chassis rusted

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 22 Aug 2018 97,316 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 97,086 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 89,271 miles

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

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

rear chassis section corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2017 89,245 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

rear chassis section corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2016 81,377 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 81,377 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 73,949 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 65,680 miles

o/s wiper blade split

Fail 27 Jan 2014 65,680 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 30 Jan 2013 58,080 miles

both front and n/s rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 Feb 2012 54,333 miles

tyres starting to crack

Fail 1 Feb 2012 54,330 miles

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

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

tyres starting to crack

Pass 27 Jan 2011 51,022 miles

nearside rear tyre surface cracking

rear shocker outer covers corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2010 47,223 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 44,008 miles

front brake pads approx 60% worn

n/s/r tyre innear edge tread low & outer edge spliting not to cords.

Pass 23 Jan 2008 40,861 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 37,320 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 33,423 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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R797 UBV is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 134,252 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R797 UBV, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R797 UBV registered?

R797 UBV is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 7 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R797 UBV shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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