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R20 MUD

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,208 mi
Last recorded102,208 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.078,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 MUD
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 102,208 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2024 102,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes along front crossmember (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in locking pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded/covered by wire coil (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear floor corroded and holed adjacent to body mounting

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in locking pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes along chassis/front crossmember (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported 2 pipes on chassis (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor corroded and holed adjacent to body mounting

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded/covered by wire coil (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear floor corroded and holed adjacent to body mounting

Pass 11 Aug 2021 100,435 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 100,001 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 100,001 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 97,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

severe corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 28 Jun 2018 97,797 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

severe corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Dec 2013 96,968 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear diff leaking

Fail 7 Nov 2013 96,942 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Additional braking device contaminated (3.6.I.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Additional braking device contaminated (3.6.I.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear diff bearing worn and leaking

Pass 17 Oct 2012 93,899 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 92,105 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 90,985 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 89,648 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 89,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 87,392 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 87,392 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2007 84,213 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 80,564 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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R20 MUD is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R20 MUD, 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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R20 MUD is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 28 October 1997.

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