1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A 2.8L Petrol · R542 CGG
1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A (2.8L, petrol). First registered 19 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 99,658 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- JEEP CHEROKEE LIMITED A
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,658 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
R542 CGG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 99,658 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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R542 CGG Mileage History
- 13/10/202295,586 mi
- 10/10/202397,566 mi+1,980 mi
- 07/05/202599,656 mi+2,090 mi
- 13/01/202699,658 mi+2 mi
- 13/01/202699,658 mi
Average of roughly 1,252 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R542 CGG 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 Cherokee Limited A (R542 CGG) between October 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 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: Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 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 Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted bolt broken (1.1.16 (c) (i))”; “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
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