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R831 TWB

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

81,771 mi
Last recorded81,771 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.078,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR831 TWB
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 81,771 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front upper (5.3.2 (c))

Front drag link steering damper slightly seeping

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive misting around rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank outer shell corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2024 81,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering damper has an oil leak (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 78,885 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 78,849 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 78,754 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 78,505 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 78,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front suspension arms bushes slight perrish but stil efectiv near side and off side front

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2016 78,076 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 77,058 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 77,058 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2013 76,734 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 76,681 miles

all brake pipes covered

Pass 28 Jan 2011 76,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 72,643 miles

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

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

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 62,353 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 42,298 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0?

Based on 6,311 MOT tests across 486 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
1,646
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 248
Stop lamp not working 143
fog lamp not working 139
position lamp(s) not working 136
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 129
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R831 TWB is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 78,638 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler 4.0 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 248 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R831 TWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 4.0 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R831 TWB registered?

R831 TWB is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 3 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R831 TWB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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