Jeep Wrangler MOT Check
MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Jeep Wrangler. Check any Wrangler by registration number below.
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82.2%
Avg Pass Rate
+7.1%
vs Jeep Avg
34
Year Ranges
Good
Reliability
Jeep Wrangler — MOT Reliability Overview
The Jeep Wrangler has an average MOT pass rate of 82.2%, which is 7.1 percentage points above the Jeep brand average of 75.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Wrangler is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.
The most common reasons a Jeep Wrangler fails its MOT are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. If you are preparing your Wrangler for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.
Before buying a used Jeep Wrangler, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.
MOT Pass Rate by Year
How the Jeep Wrangler performs at MOT across different model years.
2022
Based on 54 vehicles
0.0%
7.8%
34k mi
2021
Based on 932 vehicles
0.9%
9.9%
38k mi
2020
Based on 1,614 vehicles
0.3%
2.4%
34k mi
54k mi
2019
Based on 2,171 vehicles
0.6%
6.7%
30k mi
57k mi
2018
Based on 1,123 vehicles
0.9%
10.6%
56k mi
2017
Based on 926 vehicles
1.4%
17.0%
58k mi
2016
Based on 989 vehicles
2.0%
15.5%
2015
Based on 1,638 vehicles
3.1%
22.5%
93k mi
2014
Based on 1,225 vehicles
2.5%
18.6%
104k mi
2013
Based on 630 vehicles
3.1%
20.2%
117k mi
2012
Based on 116 vehicles
3.8%
13.9%
139k mi
2011
Based on 89 vehicles
1.4%
2.7%
2010
Based on 124 vehicles
3.0%
30.7%
2009
Based on 89 vehicles
1.8%
24.6%
2008
Based on 138 vehicles
5.4%
24.7%
2007
Based on 145 vehicles
4.5%
20.7%
2006
Based on 200 vehicles
3.4%
12.1%
2005
Based on 141 vehicles
0.0%
13.4%
2004
Based on 168 vehicles
3.5%
14.9%
2003
Based on 158 vehicles
1.7%
27.5%
2002
Based on 110 vehicles
6.6%
13.2%
2001
Based on 95 vehicles
7.5%
14.9%
2000
Based on 96 vehicles
1.7%
11.7%
1999
Based on 87 vehicles
3.6%
25.0%
1998
Based on 146 vehicles
1.9%
23.8%
1997
Based on 103 vehicles
2.7%
13.7%
1996
Based on 31 vehicles
0.0%
9.5%
1995
Based on 62 vehicles
1994
Based on 78 vehicles
1993
Based on 73 vehicles
1992
Based on 88 vehicles
1991
Based on 56 vehicles
1990
Based on 102 vehicles
0
Based on 4,409 vehicles
49k mi
Top MOT Failures — Jeep Wrangler
The most common reasons a Jeep Wrangler fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
Where Failures Occur
The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.
Front Nearside
Rear Nearside
Rear Offside
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Jeep Wrangler — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Jeep Wrangler MOT and reliability.
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