Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited
From 254 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements and parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. The top issue, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 14 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 14 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 11 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 10 |
| 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 | 9 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 8 |
| parking brake inoperative on one side | 8 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 7 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 6 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 6 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 6 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 16.5% of Wrangler Sport Unlimited failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 36.5% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £104.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 78.7% | a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
Typical mileage
Half of all Wrangler Sport Unlimiteds tested had between 99,844 and 123,031 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 111,301 median miles, the Wrangler Sport Unlimited has 0.02 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 Unlimited MOT pass rate?
The Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited has a 78% MOT pass rate based on 254 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited?
The most common MOT failure on the Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited is a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 14 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited is 111,301 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 99,844 and 123,031 miles.
Buying a used Wrangler Sport Unlimited?
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 78% pass rate and an average repair bill of £104 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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