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B895 DRS

1985 Toyota Land Cruiser

Grey Diesel 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

1,679 mi
Last recorded1,679 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser188,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB895 DRS
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 1,679 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 1,678 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 1,675 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt multiple ball joints dust covers torn (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) front steering joint excessive play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 10,392 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres - tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tail light lens cracked

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 10,385 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres measured at 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple small stone chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tail light lens cracked

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

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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B895 DRS is a 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser in Grey with a 3,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 188,068 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B895 DRS, 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 41 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 B895 DRS registered?

B895 DRS is a 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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