Jeep Cherokee Limited A
Purple · Petrol · 1998 · 3,960 cc
R489 DWSMOT history
R489 DWS is a purple petrol Jeep Cherokee Limited A first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 115,346 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 May 2027
- Mileage
- 115,346 mi
- At MOT on 14 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,016 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R489 DWS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Jeep
- Model
- Cherokee Limited A
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,960 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R489 DWS was last recorded at 115,346 miles on 14 May 2026, 4,890 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 Jun 2010: 60,433 miles, lower than 61,548 miles on 25 Jun 2009.
- 19 Apr 2023: 103,756 miles, lower than 105,756 miles on 27 Jun 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 110,456 miles · 1 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,890 miles
- Average per year
- 3,016 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 115,346 miles
- 2025 – 110,456 miles
- 2024 – 107,369 miles
- 2023 – 103,756 miles
- 2022 – 105,756 miles
- 2020 – 105,213 miles
- 2019 – 99,689 miles
- 2018 – 96,442 miles
- 2017 – 93,585 miles
- 2016 – 89,950 miles
- 2015 – 87,250 miles
- 2014 – 83,153 miles
- 2013 – 79,885 miles
- 2012 – 73,414 miles
- 2011 – 68,952 miles
- 2010 – 60,433 miles
- 2009 – 61,548 miles
- 2008 – 59,692 miles
- 2007 – 57,160 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008
Full MOT history
24 tests since 17 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,346 miles (+4,890)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2027
- Odometer
- 115,346 miles
- Test number
- 794852461619
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,456 miles (+3,087)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 110,456 miles
- Test number
- 675934247580
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,369 miles (+3,613)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 107,369 miles
- Test number
- 404809452242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,756 miles (-2,000)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 103,756 miles
- Test number
- 738438360800
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,756 miles (+543)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 105,756 miles
- Test number
- 540160064419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,213 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 105,213 miles
- Test number
- 392590159793
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,213 miles (+5,524)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,213 miles
- Test number
- 106309158609
- DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass99,689 miles (+3,247)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 99,689 miles
- Test number
- 505974367325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,442 miles (+2,857)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 96,442 miles
- Test number
- 588671083044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,585 miles (+3,635)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 93,585 miles
- Test number
- 474573448279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,950 miles (+2,700)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 89,950 miles
- Test number
- 325637978187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,250 miles (+4,097)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 87,250 miles
- Test number
- 126390490048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,153 miles (+3,268)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 83,153 miles
- Test number
- 817648784115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,885 miles (+6,471)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 79,885 miles
- Test number
- 499399573194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,414 miles (+4,462)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 73,414 miles
- Test number
- 156851382162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,952 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,952 miles
- Test number
- 229396271407
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass68,952 miles (+8,519)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 68,952 miles
- Test number
- 687936371198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,433 miles (-1,115)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 60,433 miles
- Test number
- 441700380144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,548 miles (+1,856)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 61,548 miles
- Test number
- 543546679128
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass59,692 miles (+2,532)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 59,692 miles
- Test number
- 460856788198
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass57,160 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 57,160 miles
- Test number
- 864085787162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,160 miles (+81)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,160 miles
- Test number
- 311618577140
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront brake pads wearing thin
- NoteRear exhaust clamp very corrode and weak
Pass57,079 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 57,079 miles
- Test number
- 641957617099
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Fail57,079 miles4 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,079 miles
- Test number
- 861927217005
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Questions about R489 DWS
- Does R489 DWS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R489 DWS is valid until 13 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R489 DWS?
- The MOT on R489 DWS is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R489 DWS done?
- R489 DWS was recorded at 115,346 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 3,016 miles a year.
- Has R489 DWS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R489 DWS has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2020.
- Has the mileage on R489 DWS ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 29 Jun 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on R489 DWS find?
- R489 DWS passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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