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R870 ULP

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

135,826 mi
Last recorded135,826 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR870 ULP
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 135,826 miles

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

corrosion in brake pipes generally

plastic covers fitted over outer sills

Pass 18 Sep 2024 133,553 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

corrosion in brake pipes generally

corrosion in rear undersills & plastic covers fitted over outer sill panels

Pass 13 Sep 2023 131,424 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all three that enter limiting valve at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

corrosion in both rear undersills & plastic covers fitted over outer sill panels

Fail 13 Sep 2023 131,418 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all three that enter limiting valve at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

corrosion in both rear undersills & plastic covers fitted over outer sill panels

Pass 16 Sep 2022 128,301 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 Sep 2021 127,637 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front exhaust down pipe corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2020 126,429 miles

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

nearside front and both rear anti roll bar link bushes perished

offside rear anti roll bar 'd' bushes has slight play

Pass 11 Oct 2019 124,639 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 124,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2018 120,260 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 120,251 miles

Central Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSH WORN

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 114,877 miles

Corrosion in o/s/r floor pan but not mot failable

Pass 1 Nov 2016 111,005 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 111,003 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush nearside rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 109,333 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 108,457 miles

slight play in both rear tie bar bushes // front shock absorber bottom bushes slightly worn

Fail 9 Oct 2014 108,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

slight play in both rear tie bar bushes // front shock absorber bottom bushes slightly worn

Pass 14 Oct 2013 99,519 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 99,519 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 95,557 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 89,919 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 89,907 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2010 81,110 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 81,103 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2009 74,147 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 74,139 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHT CRACKS

NEAR SIDE FRONT WING ARCH PANEL MOULDING MISSING

NEAR SIDE REAR BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY PITTED

Pass 19 Sep 2008 71,697 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 71,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

FRONT FLEXI BRAKE PIPES SLIGHT CRACKS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 70,037 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 66,545 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 66,545 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 ULP is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ULP, 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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R870 ULP is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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