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R673 LGJ

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

119,451 mi
Last recorded119,451 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR673 LGJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 119,451 miles

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

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

emission test just met

steering box damp with oil

under body corrosion on various components

Pass 31 Jan 2025 117,476 miles

emissions just met

slight smell of petrol fumes no leak evident

steering box damp

Pass 29 Feb 2024 116,030 miles

emissions just met

rear brake backplates corroding

Fail 22 Dec 2023 115,935 miles

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

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

emissions just passed

rear brake backplates corroding

steering drop arm dust cover deteriorating

Pass 7 Jan 2023 114,290 miles

some corrosion to rear sill panels

Pass 20 Dec 2021 112,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 111,286 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 111,286 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 109,648 miles

rear brake pipe ferrulls corroding

fuel pipe cover corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2020 109,642 miles

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

fuel filler neck cover corroded

rear brake hose ferell corroding

smell of fuel no leak evident

Pass 10 Jan 2019 107,723 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 107,671 miles

Service brake grabbing severely nearside rear and offside rear brake (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear inner sill to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear inner valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes across rear axle corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front panhard rod offside mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 105,555 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 105,555 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 104,154 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 102,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2016 102,679 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2015 98,026 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 97,921 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 97,920 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 96,142 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 95,038 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 92,260 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 92,252 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 89,581 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 85,652 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 85,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 81,980 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 78,435 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 78,435 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2006 73,447 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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R673 LGJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 R673 LGJ, 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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R673 LGJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 25 November 1997.

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