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R307 HMV

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

62,396 mi
Last recorded62,396 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR307 HMV
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 62,396 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 62,306 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 62,167 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 61,861 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 61,856 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 57,052 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 56,557 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 55,552 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 55,170 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 54,456 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 53,649 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 53,069 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 52,431 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 51,538 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 50,591 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 48,147 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 45,842 miles

accident damage to front of vehicle

Fail 31 Mar 2006 45,820 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Radius arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Radius arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 2.5?

Based on 12,631 MOT tests across 888 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
1,691
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
888
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 571
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 322
Stop lamp not working 321
fog lamp not working 232
position lamp(s) not working 229
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R307 HMV is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 75,962 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler 2.5 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 571 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R307 HMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 2.5 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 2.5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R307 HMV registered?

R307 HMV is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 18 October 1997.

Is R307 HMV safe to buy?

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