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R873 BKU

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

192,755 mi
Last recorded192,755 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR873 BKU
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 192,755 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pipes greased

Fail 11 Dec 2020 192,732 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside rear body mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside front wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside front wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Axle insecure such that functionality is affected Offside top locator broken off (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2019 191,078 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 191,053 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake pipe rusty

Under body of vehicle rusty

Pass 2 Dec 2018 186,439 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings and wheel arches corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe corroded/pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper pipe, heavily corroded/pitted/weakened. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit in places. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe, heavily corroded/pitted/weakened. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays, and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion to chassis, in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 186,437 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch, at top (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch, at front (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings and wheel arches corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe corroded/pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper pipe, heavily corroded/pitted/weakened. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit in places. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe, heavily corroded/pitted/weakened. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays, and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion to chassis, in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 181,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 176,690 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 172,269 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 168,162 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 164,196 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 164,196 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 159,607 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 156,485 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 156,483 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 150,950 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 150,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 147,384 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 147,384 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 140,296 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 140,296 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 131,760 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 131,760 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 131,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2007 131,677 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 122,380 miles

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

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

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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R873 BKU is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R873 BKU, 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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R873 BKU is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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