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R839 AOV

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

172,152 mi
Last recorded172,152 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR839 AOV
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 172,152 miles

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Dec 2017 167,529 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 161,640 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 161,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 153,059 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 144,618 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 144,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 138,450 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 132,300 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 124,717 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 115,529 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 104,270 miles

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

front wipers in poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2008 100,801 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 95,358 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 86,268 miles

front number plate cracked

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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R839 AOV is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R839 AOV, 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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What year was R839 AOV registered?

R839 AOV is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R839 AOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R839 AOV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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