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R172 FGT

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

56,224 mi
Last recorded56,224 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara76,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 FGT
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 56,224 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 54,450 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 52,637 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 50,713 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 50,482 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 49,634 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 49,360 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 48,899 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 48,098 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 47,949 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 47,357 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2013 47,346 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 May 2013 47,346 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 46,340 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 45,984 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 45,496 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2009 43,709 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 43,709 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 41,788 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 39,752 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 37,985 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara?

Based on 4,788 MOT tests across 263 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
2,157
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
263
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 227
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93
Stop lamp not working 90
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 81
fog lamp not working 70
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R172 FGT is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 76,415 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R172 FGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R172 FGT registered?

R172 FGT is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R172 FGT shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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