1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport 4.0L Petrol · KFZ 959
1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1997. Recorded mileage 123,727 miles. MOT valid until 27/05/2027. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- JEEP WRANGLER 4.0 SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,727 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3960cc
KFZ 959 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 123,727 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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KFZ 959 Mileage History
- 29/04/2024123,113 mi
- 14/04/2025123,424 mi+311 mi
- 16/04/2025123,429 mi+5 mi
- 19/05/2026123,723 mi+294 mi
- 29/05/2026123,727 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 295 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KFZ 959 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport (KFZ 959) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis”; “Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))”.