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R870 KYJ

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

92,962 mi
Last recorded92,962 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR870 KYJ
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 92,962 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Sep 2025 92,007 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Suspension arms and anti roll bar have moderate surface corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2024 91,209 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 91,203 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 90,639 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 89,408 miles

Surface corrosion steering & suspension components

Fail 24 Aug 2022 89,407 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion steering & suspension components

Pass 1 Oct 2021 88,549 miles

Surface corrosion chassis

Surface corrosion steering & suspension

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 88,549 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner rack joint worn (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Surface corrosion chassis

Surface corrosion steering & suspension components

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 87,751 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 83,460 miles

Rear Rear most Suspension unit component corroded.

Under tray cover fitted.

Pass 12 Sep 2018 81,807 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 78,169 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Headlight lens has small chip

Offside Small chip in screen

Pass 25 Aug 2016 73,177 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Fail 24 Aug 2016 73,177 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 4 Sep 2015 66,820 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 66,820 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 64,714 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 61,982 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 59,431 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 59,431 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 56,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 56,983 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 54,109 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 51,546 miles

offside headlamp chipped

Pass 25 Nov 2008 48,842 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 45,958 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 43,538 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 43,371 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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R870 KYJ is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 R870 KYJ, 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 R870 KYJ registered?

R870 KYJ is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R870 KYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R870 KYJ shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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