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R862 FFG

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

178,398 mi
Last recorded178,398 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR862 FFG
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 178,398 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle Pinion Oil Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively at Rear Axle (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 178,398 miles

Central Rear Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached Detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing Detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle Pinion Oil Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively at Rear Axle (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 177,818 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 177,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected suspension arm/bracket detached from axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 175,959 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 174,387 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box has leak (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 174,387 miles

Brake performance not tested n/s front brake has badly split (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box has leak (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 172,458 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 168,056 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2014 161,411 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

both front tyres worn uneven

Pass 28 Nov 2013 158,747 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

long travel service brake pedal

steering rack mounting rubbers worn

Fail 26 Nov 2013 158,741 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

steering rack mounting rubbers worn

Pass 6 Dec 2012 156,521 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

airbag warning lamp on

long travel service brake pedal

Pass 14 Nov 2011 154,371 miles

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

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

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

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

airbag warning lamp on

third row seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Nov 2010 149,674 miles

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

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

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

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

airbag warning lamp on

engine oil on minimum level mark

Pass 29 Oct 2009 141,327 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

airbag warning lamp on

engine oil on minimum level mark

nearside front tyre has cut to sidewall (no cords visible)

parking brake lever has long travel

Pass 1 Dec 2008 130,113 miles

front brake hoses starting to perish

second row of rear seats not in use at time of test

small stone chips in front windscreen

steering rack slight movement

Fail 25 Nov 2008 129,884 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake hoses starting to perish

second row of rear seats not in use at time of test

small stone chips in front windscreen

steering rack slight movement

Pass 7 Nov 2007 120,751 miles

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

front antiroll bar starting to rust

front brake hoses starting to crack/ perish

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm

offside front tyre tread inner edge worn to 1.6mm

small stone chips in front windscreen

steering rack slight movement

Fail 2 Nov 2007 120,695 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front antiroll bar starting to rust

front brake hoses starting to crack/ perish

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm

offside front tyre tread inner edge worn to 1.6mm

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

small stone chips in front windscreen

steering rack slight movement

Pass 15 Nov 2006 110,529 miles

centre exhaust rusty and slight leak

front brake hoses starting to crack/perish

small stone chips in front windscreen

steering rack mountings slight movement

Fail 15 Nov 2006 110,529 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

centre exhaust rusty and slight leak

front brake hoses starting to crack/perish

small stone chips in front windscreen

steering rack mountings slight movement

Pass 21 Nov 2005 95,970 miles

exhaust centre section starting to leak and small split

front brake pads are 3/4 worn(nearside on screamer warning)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge to legal limit(1.6mm)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

second row of rear seats not in use at the time of test

slight movement in steering rack mountings

small stone chips in front windscreen

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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R862 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R862 FFG, 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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R862 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 9 December 1997.

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