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RCG 902T

1979 Jeep CJ7

Red Petrol 4228cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,044 mi
Last recorded69,044 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 1979 Jeep CJ763,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCG 902T
MakeJeep
ModelCJ7
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,228cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 69,044 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 69,030 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 68,979 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 66,799 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 68,757 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 68,704 miles

slight play steering joints

Pass 21 May 2014 68,525 miles

slight play steering joints

Fail 20 May 2014 68,522 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

slight play steering joints

Pass 21 May 2013 68,294 miles

Brake pipes coil wrapped not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

accelerator pedal loose but functioning as intended

o/s/f side step retaining bolt damaged and not tight

Fail 20 May 2013 68,294 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Brake pedal actuating lever has abnormal movement indicating maladjustment or excessive wear (3.3.A.1h)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipes coil wrapped not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

accelerator pedal loose but functioning as intended

Pass 21 Sep 2010 67,216 miles

brake pipes have been undersealed

Fail 26 Aug 2010 67,208 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

brake pipes undersealed

Pass 5 Aug 2009 66,437 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep CJ7?

Based on 731 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
343
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 16
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 13
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 12
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RCG 902T is a 1979 Jeep CJ7 in Red with a 4,228cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1979 Jeep CJ7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 63,608 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 CJ7 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RCG 902T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep CJ7 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 47 years old, this Jeep CJ7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RCG 902T registered?

RCG 902T is a 1979 Jeep CJ7, first registered on 3 May 1979.

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