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R470 ESG

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,430 mi
Last recorded105,430 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR470 ESG
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 105,430 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all under body corroded

oil leak

rear axel corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2026 105,411 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all under body corroded

oil leak

rear axel corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2025 105,031 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

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

rear axle corroded

underbody covered in mud

Pass 9 Feb 2024 104,641 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2023 103,685 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

rear diff leaking

Fail 26 Jan 2023 103,685 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

oil leak

rear diff leaking

Pass 4 Feb 2022 102,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear diff leaking

Fail 31 Jan 2022 102,920 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at rear inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear diff leaking

Fail 27 Sep 2021 102,768 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

both rear springs corroded

under body corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2020 101,816 miles

ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HEAVILY CORRODED

ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION MOUNTING POINTS HEAVILY CORRODED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM REMAINING (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 100,974 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

front axle corroded

front shock absorbers corroded

oil leak

rear spring s and chassis corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2019 100,974 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

front axle corroded

front shock absorbers corroded

oil leak

rear spring s and chassis corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2018 100,211 miles

ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS CORRODED

FUEL PIPES RUSTED

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 100,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS CORRODED

FUEL PIPES RUSTED

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 100,044 miles

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

all steering /suspension and chassis corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2017 100,044 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill box section (2.4.A.3)

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

all steering /suspension and chassis corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2016 99,789 miles

all steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2016 99,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

all steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2015 98,892 miles

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)

all steering and suspension components corroded

front inner wings corroded around shock absorber mountings

Fail 23 Mar 2015 98,892 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

all steering and suspension components corroded

front inner wings corroded around shock absorber mountings

Pass 24 Mar 2014 97,455 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust system corroded

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2014 97,455 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust system corroded

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 96,269 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 95,292 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 94,462 miles

rear leafe springs corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2010 93,860 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 93,858 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 90,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 88,817 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 87,984 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2006 81,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 81,173 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited A?

Based on 37,016 MOT tests across 3,670 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,670
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,468
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,695
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,004
Headlamp aim too low 773
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 769
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R470 ESG is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 101,064 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 Limited A fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R470 ESG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Limited A typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R470 ESG is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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