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RBL 99

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Petrol 3378cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

175,049 mi
Last recorded175,049 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBL 99
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,378cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 175,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2026 175,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 174,453 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 174,453 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 172,422 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 170,859 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 170,859 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 168,078 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 166,152 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 162,341 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 160,051 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Chassis corroded in most areas

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

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (2.4.C.3c)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 158,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both front pipes have ex paste in them (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged advanced corrosion (7.2.2)

REAR AXLE CASING CORRODED

Pass 11 Mar 2016 154,533 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 151,237 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 147,851 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 143,935 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 138,743 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 133,166 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 127,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

feul pipes corroded

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Aug 2008 120,731 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 114,174 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 106,236 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 106,235 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 100,127 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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RBL 99 is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 3,378cc petrol 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 RBL 99, 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 RBL 99 registered?

RBL 99 is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is RBL 99 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBL 99 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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