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R145 KGP

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

97,962 mi
Last recorded97,962 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A102,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR145 KGP
MakeJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee Orvis A
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 97,962 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 97,773 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 97,575 miles

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 97,451 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 97,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 96,201 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 93,515 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 88,397 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 88,397 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 84,900 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 82,566 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 79,871 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 79,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 78,441 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 76,003 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 70,188 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 67,941 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear boot lid damper insecure

offside rear bumper damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2011 67,939 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear boot lid damper insecure

offside rear bumper damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2010 62,874 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front axle oil leak

rear axle oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2009 52,817 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear diff seal leaking

Pass 25 Mar 2008 48,369 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 44,528 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 40,990 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A?

Based on 14,498 MOT tests across 1,399 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
4,712
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,399
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,166
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 759
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 697
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 596
Brake pipe excessively corroded 528
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R145 KGP is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 102,764 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 1,166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R145 KGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R145 KGP is a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis A, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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