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R770 AOV

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

102,515 mi
Last recorded102,515 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara76,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR770 AOV
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 102,515 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 101,689 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 101,028 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2022 100,967 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 100,502 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 100,027 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 99,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 97,526 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 97,178 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 95,725 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 93,046 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 87,144 miles

Near side front tyre getting low on tread

Pass 5 Apr 2012 81,659 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 76,335 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 72,945 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 67,428 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 63,326 miles

rear differential leak from seal

Pass 5 Jan 2007 59,071 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 59,529 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara?

Based on 4,788 MOT tests across 263 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
2,157
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
263
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 227
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93
Stop lamp not working 90
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 81
fog lamp not working 70
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R770 AOV is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 76,415 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R770 AOV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R770 AOV registered?

R770 AOV is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R770 AOV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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