CarVerify

Free Car Check

R822 LCG

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2980cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

188,849 mi
Last recorded188,849 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR822 LCG
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 188,849 miles

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

brake test carried out by decelerometer - 4x4

engine oil level low

front and rear brake pad wear not fully visible

plastic sill covers

rearmost seats stowed

spare wheel missing

Pass 8 Jun 2011 178,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

brake test carried out by decelerometer -- 4x4

engine oil level on minimum

parking brake lever travel long

plastic sill covers

rearmost seats stowed

spare wheel missing

suspect front brake pads wearing low but not fully visible

Pass 7 Jun 2010 164,328 miles

parking brake lever travel long

plastic sill covers and under engine cover

rearmost seat backs and belts not fully tested - seats stowed

suspect rear brake pads worn but not fully visible

Fail 7 Jun 2010 164,328 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

parking brake lever travel long

plastic sill covers and under engine cover

rearmost seat backs and belts not fully tested - seats stowed

suspect rear brake pads worn but not fully visible

Pass 5 Jun 2009 153,369 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

brake test carried out by decelerometer - no kerb wieght

centre section of high level stop light inoperative

parking brake lever travel getting long

plastic sill and under engine covers

rearmost seat belts not fully tested - seats folded

Fail 4 Jun 2009 153,367 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

brake test carried out by decelerometer - no kerb wieght

centre section of high level stop light inoperative

engine oil level just visable

parking brake lever travel getting long

plastic sill and under engine covers

rearmost seat belts not fully tested - seats folded

Pass 4 Jun 2008 141,173 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL BELOW MINIMUM - 1lt diesel lite --- LEVEL STILL LOW

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

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

brake test carried out by decelerometer - no kerb wieght

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

under engine cover

Fail 4 Jun 2008 141,173 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL BELOW MINIMUM - 1lt diesel lite --- LEVEL STILL LOW

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake test carried out by decelerometer - no kerb wieght

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

under engine cover

Pass 5 Jun 2007 128,497 miles

as per original vt 32 + spare wheel fitted for retest

Fail 4 Jun 2007 128,497 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

a bulb inoperative in high level stop light

bnrake test carried out by decelerometer - no kerb wieght

cam belt light on

n/s/f tyre worn onouter edge

rear washer aim poor

rearmost seat backs and belts not fully tested - seats folded

under ungine cover

Pass 24 May 2006 114,600 miles

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

tempary repair carried out on rear fog lamp

Fail 24 May 2006 114,600 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

tempary repair carried out on rear fog lamp

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
Full Toyota Land Cruiser reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R822 LCG is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R822 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R822 LCG?

You can check the full history of R822 LCG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R822 LCG registered?

R822 LCG is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R822 LCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R822 LCG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R822 LCG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R822 LCG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.