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R117 FLG

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,070 mi
Last recorded98,070 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 FLG
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 98,070 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 98,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 97,163 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

number plate light cover damaged/taped on

Fail 29 Aug 2024 97,163 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

number plate light cover damaged/taped on

Pass 30 Aug 2023 96,124 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 96,124 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 92,218 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front brake pipes slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 86,122 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 83,959 miles

end float at both rear half shafts

surface corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Fail 23 Feb 2017 83,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

end float at both rear half shafts

nearside rear tyre cracking on outside tyre wall

surface corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 25 Feb 2016 81,608 miles

play from both rear half shafts (end float)

surface corrosion on all metal brake pipes.

Pass 23 Feb 2015 78,688 miles

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

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

nearside rear and offside front tyres cracking around tyre wall.

Fail 19 Feb 2015 78,688 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear and offside front tyres cracking around tyre wall.

Pass 25 Jul 2012 78,450 miles

surface corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 30 Jan 2008 77,155 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 77,155 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 74,074 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 74,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 70,940 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport?

Based on 30,601 MOT tests across 3,245 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
4,730
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,356
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,099
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 938
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 836
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 813
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R117 FLG is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 101,131 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 Jeep Cherokee Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R117 FLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R117 FLG is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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