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R871 GEV

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

222,435 mi
Last recorded222,435 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR871 GEV
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 222,435 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 216,788 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 208,656 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 201,396 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 194,446 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 180,758 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2020 170,093 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 155,260 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Rear section of chassis corroded

Rear slam panel/crash bar corroded

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 152,907 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 147,036 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 134,187 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 134,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 122,429 miles

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

play offside steering rack arm

Fail 20 Dec 2014 122,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

play offside steering rack arm

Pass 14 Dec 2013 108,441 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 93,270 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 92,830 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 79,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Dec 2010 68,718 miles

1/. Could not test centre rear left seatbelt as child seat fitted.

2/. Front offside, Rear nearside and front nearside tyres wearing on edges so that tread depth only just fulfils legal minimum. Suggest replace these tyres asap, as differential in tread depth can lead to instability during heavy rain etc

3/. Inner ball joint steering rack nearside worn so as to produce freeplay and 'clonking'. Monitor wear and replace/repair as necessary.

4/. Anti-roll bar front, vertical links, upper bushes perished. Monitor wear and condition, replace as necessary.

Pass 21 Dec 2009 61,313 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 54,592 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 46,643 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 36,894 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 34,305 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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R871 GEV is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R871 GEV, 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 R871 GEV registered?

R871 GEV is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 18 April 1998.

Is R871 GEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R871 GEV shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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