1998 Jeep Cherokee TD Sport 2.5L Diesel · R897 BPW
1998 Jeep Cherokee TD Sport (2.5L, diesel). First registered 21 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 179,087 miles. MOT valid until 02 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- JEEP CHEROKEE TD SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,087 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R897 BPW Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
- 179,087 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R897 BPW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport (R897 BPW) between November 2025 and December 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 December 2025 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: Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength nearside re”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))”; “Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))”.
R897 BPW Mileage History
- 26/11/2025179,086 mi
- 03/12/2025179,087 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 51 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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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