1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara 4.0L Petrol · R35 BHU
1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara (4.0L, petrol). First registered 05 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 96,646 miles. MOT valid until 26 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- JEEP WRANGLER 4.0 SAHARA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,646 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R35 BHU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 96,646 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R35 BHU 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 Sahara (R35 BHU) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
R35 BHU Mileage History
- 05/05/202394,817 mi
- 02/05/202495,433 mi+616 mi
- 06/05/202596,105 mi+672 mi
- 05/05/202696,632 mi+527 mi
- 28/05/202696,646 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 597 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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