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R979 TRV

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,083 mi
Last recorded139,083 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR979 TRV
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 139,083 miles

Electrical wiring insecure at rear diff / axle (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 3rd row (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 3rd row (7.1.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily undersealed and has had weld repairs in past (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake fluctuation

Fail 19 Jan 2026 139,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure at rear diff / axle (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 3rd row (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 3rd row (7.1.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily undersealed and has had weld repairs in past (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake fluctuation

Pass 16 Jan 2025 135,138 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Suspension components all corroded

Underside corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 132,715 miles

Front and rear suspension corroded.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion on chassis.

Underside corroded.

Pass 3 Nov 2022 129,797 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underside corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2021 129,773 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 128,994 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 128,475 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 128,475 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 128,424 miles

2 small chips on windscreen

Pass 28 Jun 2017 126,726 miles

surface rust on chassis

under covers fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2016 125,796 miles

brake pipe coated

engine cover fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2015 125,254 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 123,267 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 121,475 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 121,475 miles

Centre Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 119,365 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 119,365 miles

Nearside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 118,332 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 116,492 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 115,788 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 115,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/r tyre is perished on sidewall

o/s/f tyre starting to perish on sidewalls

o/s/r tyre is perished on sidewall

steering rack has play in o/s

Pass 15 Jun 2007 114,935 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 113,508 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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R979 TRV is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R979 TRV, 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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R979 TRV is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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