Jeep Wrangler Sport
From 366 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing and or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 23 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 23 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 14 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 12 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 12 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 12 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 11 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 9 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 8 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 6 |
| a battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier | 6 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 23% of Wrangler Sport failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £75.
Typical mileage
Half of all Wrangler Sports tested had between 55,319 and 99,114 miles on the clock.
At 75,840 median miles, the Wrangler Sport has 0.044 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Jeep models
| Jeep Renegade | 79.4% |
| Jeep Compass | 83.6% |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 85.5% |
| Jeep Cherokee | 80.1% |
| Jeep Wrangler | 84.9% |
Common questions
What is the Jeep Wrangler Sport MOT pass rate?
The Jeep Wrangler Sport has a 66.7% MOT pass rate based on 366 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Jeep Wrangler Sport?
The most common MOT failure on the Jeep Wrangler Sport is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 23 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Jeep Wrangler Sport at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Jeep Wrangler Sport is 75,840 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 55,319 and 99,114 miles.
Buying a used Wrangler Sport?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 66.7% pass rate and an average repair bill of £75 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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