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R977 YNO

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

160,217 mi
Last recorded160,217 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR977 YNO
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 160,217 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 159,464 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 158,997 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 158,171 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 155,592 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 153,700 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 150,848 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 149,251 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 147,153 miles

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

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

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

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

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

no spare wheel

Fail 9 Dec 2016 147,153 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering retaining device missing drop arm ball joint split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

no spare wheel

Pass 28 Sep 2015 145,813 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 145,803 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 143,960 miles

Damage to windscreenw ithin Zone A and swept area but not affecting drivers view

Fuel line slightly corroded

Spare tyre flat

Fail 19 Sep 2014 143,930 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Damage to windscreenw ithin Zone A and swept area but not affecting drivers view

Fuel line slightly corroded

Handbrake high

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Spare tyre flat

Pass 14 Sep 2013 142,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system becoming corroded

windscreen has multiple chips

Pass 21 Sep 2012 140,753 miles

rear shocks weak -- lower shock bushes all round perished

various stones chips in windscreen

Pass 28 Sep 2011 139,471 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

nearside front swivel joint damp with grease

offside front swivel joint damp with grease

Pass 16 Sep 2010 137,265 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front tractor joints damp

Pass 26 Aug 2009 134,331 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front tractor joints damp

chip screen just outside sweeped area

exhaust system rusty

offside rear shock absorber upper bush perishing

rear chassis starting to corrode

service brake pedal has long travel

Pass 16 Sep 2008 130,914 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

nearside head lamp has poor patern

Pass 19 Sep 2007 128,413 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 119,648 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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R977 YNO is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R977 YNO, 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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R977 YNO is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 16 September 1997.

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