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R839 TAV

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

247,393 mi
Last recorded247,393 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR839 TAV
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 247,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower body sill corroded not structural

Offside Front Lower body sill corroded not structural

Fail 6 Jan 2026 247,393 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower body sill corroded not structural

Offside Front Lower body sill corroded not structural

Pass 10 Aug 2024 244,159 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 243,457 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 241,243 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front play evident poss within rack

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

chassis frame corroded

corrosion evident underside throughout vehicle

Pass 22 Dec 2020 237,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to rear axle join (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 237,278 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to rear axle join (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 230,069 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 230,068 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

offside steering rack appears to have slight movement at its fixing

Pass 16 Mar 2018 228,270 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 228,269 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill as chalked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill as chalked (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 223,996 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 205,832 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 186,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 170,497 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 158,563 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 20,877 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 123,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 112,141 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 100,732 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 100,732 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 91,276 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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R839 TAV is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R839 TAV, 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 R839 TAV registered?

R839 TAV is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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