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R830 BAY

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

201,786 mi
Last recorded201,786 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR830 BAY
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 201,786 miles

Nearside Front inner arch corrosion

Offside Rear chassis corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2024 200,967 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

underbody been undersealed

Pass 29 Mar 2023 200,888 miles

underbody covered in substances

Pass 8 Mar 2022 200,830 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 200,775 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 199,444 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in substances (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 197,615 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 197,615 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 186,511 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 186,511 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 173,412 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 173,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to comp valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 166,833 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 163,931 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 163,930 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 157,679 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2013 157,679 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 152,585 miles

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

nearside front tyre had cut but no cord showing

Pass 27 Jul 2011 143,874 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 143,874 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Jul 2010 138,436 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 138,436 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 132,625 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 124,058 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 104,413 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 77,429 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 54,407 miles
Fail 25 May 2005 54,407 miles

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

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

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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R830 BAY is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R830 BAY, 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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What year was R830 BAY registered?

R830 BAY is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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