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R817 BGY

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

211,795 mi
Last recorded211,795 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR817 BGY
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 211,795 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material one of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front to rear metal fuel pipes corroding

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 12 Dec 2023 206,443 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 204,425 miles

Offside Rear body mount bracket corroded and in poor condition

Rear no plate lamps in poor condition

Pass 13 Dec 2021 200,343 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear axle rubber bump stop missing

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 15 Dec 2020 194,513 miles

Engine oil level low

Timing belt light on dash. (Due for change) !!!

Pass 16 Jul 2019 185,326 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 176,686 miles

Main silencer deteriorating

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 169,053 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front registration plate damaged but readable

Pass 31 May 2016 157,377 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 144,508 miles

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside handbrake lever nearing limit of travel

steering rack inner mounting bushes worn

Pass 5 Jun 2014 134,960 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 125,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2012 118,929 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 118,929 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2011 115,865 miles

)ffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2011 115,865 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

)ffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 110,546 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre has cuts on tread

Pass 29 Apr 2009 106,269 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 106,269 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 100,655 miles

exhaust system corroded

front wipers worn

offside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 25 Apr 2007 95,936 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 91,570 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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R817 BGY is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 R817 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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R817 BGY is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 August 1997.

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