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R984 HVK

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,209 mi
Last recorded96,209 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR984 HVK
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 96,209 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 94,374 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 84,078 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 74,017 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 68,387 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 67,767 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 66,807 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight cracking outer wall.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall slight damage.wall scrubbed. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear brake discs slight corrosion.

various chassis and suspension components corroded.

Fail 20 Jul 2018 66,807 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall slight damage.wall scrubbed. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread dirty/faded. (0.1 (b))

Rear brake discs slight corrosion.

various chassis and suspension components corroded.

Pass 13 Jul 2017 65,971 miles

Front Upper ball joint gaiters deteriorated.leaking grease

Front both tyres outer walls slight damage.

Front coil springs corroded.

Offside Front shock absorber damp slight.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Rear coil springs corroded.

Rear drop roll bar drop links slight play in joints.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

various chassis and suspension parts corroded.

Pass 20 Jul 2016 65,261 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 64,216 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/sf wiper slight split on end.

Pass 15 Jul 2014 63,151 miles

both front top ball joints weeping grease.

both rear sub bump stops insecure.

slight corrosion rear discs edges.

various chassis parts and suspension parts corroded.

Fail 23 Jul 2013 62,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

all suspension components corroded.

all suspension mounting points corroded.

both front tie rod bushes deteriated.

both rear tie rod bushes deteriated.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 62,228 miles

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

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

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

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

all suspension components corroded.

all suspension mounting points corroded.

both front tie rod bushes deteriated.

both rear tie rod bushes deteriated.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 61,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 60,267 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear sock absorbers top mount bushes deteriated/cracked.

Fail 8 Jul 2010 58,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

chassis and suspension components have slight suface corrosion.

Pass 8 Jul 2010 58,971 miles

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

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

chassis and suspension components have slight suface corrosion.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 57,635 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 56,363 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 56,363 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 54,307 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 52,050 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 48,939 miles

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

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

rear consul heater pipes heavily corroded

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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R984 HVK is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue 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 R984 HVK, 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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R984 HVK is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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