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R916 KGH

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,691 mi
Last recorded170,691 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR916 KGH
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 170,691 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material presented greased (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody presented undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills \ body mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle turrett (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 170,691 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material presented greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

underbody presented wax oiled

Pass 16 Jan 2024 170,691 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material presented greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underbody presented wax oiled

Pass 16 Jan 2023 170,691 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underbody presented wax oikled

Pass 8 Feb 2022 170,691 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material presented greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underbody presented wax oiled

Pass 18 Jan 2021 170,689 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several presented greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2020 170,687 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 170,681 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 24 Jan 2019 170,681 miles

Brake performance not tested not working (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both batteries (4.13 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 23 Jan 2018 170,677 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 170,647 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 170,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE also unable to clearly see inner brake pads (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside steering rack support bush slightly worn

unable to clearly see rear brake pads

Fail 20 Apr 2016 170,634 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE also unable to clearly see inner brake pads (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside steering rack support bush slightly worn

unable to clearly see rear brake pads

Pass 15 May 2015 170,605 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chips in windscreen

fuel neck filler pipes corroding

general corrosion underneath vehicle

n/s/r light lens cracked

oil residue around gearbox

steering rack mounting bushes deteriorating

Fail 12 May 2015 170,605 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chips in windscreen

fuel neck filler pipes corroding

general corrosion underneath vehicle

n/s/r light lens cracked

oil residue around gearbox

steering rack mounting bushes deteriorating

Pass 10 May 2014 170,058 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 167,401 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 166,137 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 163,326 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside and nearside steering rack bushes are slightly worn

offside front tyre cut in side wall

Fail 1 Jun 2011 163,326 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside and nearside steering rack bushes are slightly worn

offside front tyre cut in side wall

Pass 7 May 2010 159,259 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2010 159,259 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 134,011 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 134,011 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 120,212 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 120,212 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 102,614 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 82,444 miles

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

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

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

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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R916 KGH is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R916 KGH, 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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R916 KGH is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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