CarVerify

Free Car Check

S617 BFG

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Petrol 4164cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

112,633 mi
Last recorded112,633 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS617 BFG
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,164cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 112,633 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 112,014 miles

Central Front subframe corroded but not excessive

Nearside N/S/F wishbone corroded but not excessive

Offside Front O/S/F wishbone corroded but not excessive

Pass 7 Oct 2023 111,297 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 110,191 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 109,309 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 108,207 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 108,207 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 107,646 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 106,815 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 104,112 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 100,432 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 96,037 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 95,942 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 91,544 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 88,622 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 83,908 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 83,628 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 76,644 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 76,620 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 73,140 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 73,140 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 72,743 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 66,797 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 66,642 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 62,146 miles

spare tyre defective

Fail 25 Nov 2005 62,146 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

spare tyre defective

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
Full Toyota Land Cruiser reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S617 BFG is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 134,252 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 S617 BFG, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S617 BFG?

You can check the full history of S617 BFG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S617 BFG registered?

S617 BFG is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is S617 BFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S617 BFG shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S617 BFG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S617 BFG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.