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P47 OWB

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

43,007 mi
Last recorded43,007 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.078,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP47 OWB
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 43,007 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 42,701 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 42,596 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 42,596 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 42,381 miles

chassis is corroding

Pass 27 Jul 2021 41,932 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 27 Jul 2021 41,932 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

general under body corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2020 41,674 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2019 41,572 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust bracket broken still secure for mot

Pass 3 Sep 2018 41,298 miles

front brake ferrules slightly corroded

tailpipe bracket broken still secure for mot

Pass 18 May 2017 40,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

tailpipe bracket broken but exhaust secure

Fail 16 May 2017 40,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

tailpipe bracket broken but exhaust secure

Pass 25 May 2016 40,232 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 39,745 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 39,434 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 39,121 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

all brake pipes been greased up

Pass 9 Jun 2011 38,782 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 37,803 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

brake pipes have been greased up

Fail 26 May 2010 37,803 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

brake pipes have been greased up

Pass 27 May 2009 37,103 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 36,615 miles

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

all brake pipes been greased up

Pass 30 May 2007 35,831 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 35,831 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2006 34,044 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0?

Based on 6,311 MOT tests across 486 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
1,646
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 248
Stop lamp not working 143
fog lamp not working 139
position lamp(s) not working 136
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 129
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P47 OWB is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 78,638 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler 4.0 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 248 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P47 OWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 4.0 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P47 OWB is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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