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R980 BVS

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

216,968 mi
Last recorded216,968 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR980 BVS
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 216,968 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 213,969 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 213,967 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front propshaft both UJ slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2019 213,903 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 May 2019 213,903 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system FROM ABS PUMP TO VALVE BLOCK NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WING (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear NOISE FROM NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL. WHEN REAR WHEELS ARE ROTATED.

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 194,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 194,313 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2017 184,270 miles

BOTH REAR AXLE BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Nearside Rear WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 17 Mar 2016 178,424 miles

Nearside Front axle seal has a slight leak of oil

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front axle seal has a slight leak of oil

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 178,424 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front axle seal has a slight leak of oil

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front axle seal has a slight leak of oil

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 171,487 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pipes covered in grease

slight weap both front hub seals

Pass 5 Jun 2014 169,803 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 163,376 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 17 May 2012 154,648 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 149,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

washer switch broken, but still works

Fail 11 May 2010 143,691 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

nearside wiper blade split on ends

offside front tyre worn inner edge of tread

Pass 11 May 2010 143,691 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

nearside wiper blade split on ends

offside front tyre worn inner edge of tread

Pass 27 May 2009 134,185 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear park brake lever partially siezed

Fail 26 May 2009 13,453 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear park brake lever partially siezed

Pass 22 May 2008 123,421 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 123,421 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 May 2007 108,190 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 101,561 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front hub s leaking

rear number plate in poor condition

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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R980 BVS is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R980 BVS, 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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R980 BVS is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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