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R960 GMW

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

214,399 mi
Last recorded214,399 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR960 GMW
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2025 214,399 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 209,598 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 207,496 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 202,327 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 197,093 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 193,132 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 189,889 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 185,537 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 180,206 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 174,219 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 168,787 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 161,540 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 156,228 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 151,133 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 145,974 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 140,020 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 133,857 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 128,024 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 122,180 miles

front anti-roll bar bushes starting to deteriorate.

Pass 20 Nov 2006 115,460 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 108,293 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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R960 GMW is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 R960 GMW, 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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What year was R960 GMW registered?

R960 GMW is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 12 December 1997.

Is R960 GMW safe to buy?

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