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R680 LGJ

1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,079 mi
Last recorded73,079 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler80,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR680 LGJ
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 73,079 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 73,079 miles

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2024 69,987 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 69,982 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 65,003 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 62,357 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn ball joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 62,355 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired ball joint play and housing to axle play (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn ball joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 59,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 59,735 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush in axle housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 55,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm front bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm rear bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm rear bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 51,865 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 46,248 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 46,245 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 41,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 41,557 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 41,539 miles

Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 41,333 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 41,327 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 41,295 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 40,268 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 38,436 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 36,733 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Wrangler?

Based on 22,884 MOT tests across 1,547 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
2,631
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 474
position lamp(s) not working 464
Stop lamp not working 396
fog lamp not working 384
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R680 LGJ is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 80,233 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chrysler-jeep Wrangler fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R680 LGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R680 LGJ is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 15 September 1997.

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