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R216 MRP

1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Purple Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

85,202 mi
Last recorded85,202 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited111,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 MRP
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 85,202 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front & rear axles & transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 77,552 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 77,484 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both diffs weeping

Pass 19 Nov 2021 74,651 miles

Engine oil leak

Front & rear differentials leaking slightly

Fail 12 Nov 2021 74,626 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Engine oil leak

Front & rear differentials leaking slightly

Pass 16 Nov 2020 69,249 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 64,082 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective Incorrect type fitted ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced both d bushes plus ns top link bush worn but servicable at this time (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 56,063 miles

Front and rear axle corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 52,126 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Front and Rear axle corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 48,639 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 46,328 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 46,326 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 44,936 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 43,480 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 43,480 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 42,387 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 40,381 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 40,381 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 39,714 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 39,714 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 39,116 miles

Both front driveshaft U.J's slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 37,991 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 37,991 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 21 Jul 2007 35,996 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 32,895 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Jul 2006 32,837 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2005 28,106 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Td Limited?

Based on 26,041 MOT tests across 3,153 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
4,834
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,344
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 883
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 799
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 779
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 772
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R216 MRP is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Purple with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 111,670 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 Td Limited fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,344 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R216 MRP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Td Limited typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Td Limited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R216 MRP is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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