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R329 MGC

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Green Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,476 mi
Last recorded87,476 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR329 MGC
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 87,476 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 85,933 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 81,697 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 81,686 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 80,754 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 80,606 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 80,406 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 77,464 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 76,459 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 76,451 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 75,318 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 74,118 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 72,758 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 72,758 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 68,442 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 66,301 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 66,301 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 63,517 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES FROM BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER IN ENGINE BAY HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION.

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 55,277 miles

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

steering box has slight play

Pass 31 Jul 2008 46,061 miles

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

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front and rear axles slightly leaking oil

Front brake pads wearing low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 41,471 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 39,334 miles

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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R329 MGC is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Green with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R329 MGC, 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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R329 MGC is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 29 November 1997.

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