CarVerify

Free Car Check

221 FCV

2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport

Red Petrol 3960cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,447 mi
Last recorded55,447 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport57,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jeep
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration221 FCV
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sport
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 55,447 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 53,449 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 51,180 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 51,180 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested split brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 48,864 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 47,142 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse lights not working

Pass 29 Oct 2020 44,134 miles

slight play in rear anti roll bar links

Pass 9 May 2019 41,205 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 41,205 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 38,523 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 36,231 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

no o/s reverse light.

steering damper damp

Pass 27 May 2016 33,534 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brakes noisy

Fail 27 May 2016 33,534 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brakes noisy

Pass 15 May 2015 30,729 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear seats not fitted

Fail 15 May 2015 30,729 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear seats not fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2014 27,671 miles

EML on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

slight play in both front outer uj

Pass 26 Apr 2013 25,306 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 26 Mar 2013 25,302 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 1 Mar 2012 23,810 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

exhaust rusty

front brake discs rusty

underneath of vehicle rusty

Pass 10 Mar 2011 22,429 miles

Exhaust very rusty.

Surface corrosion on front discs

Fail 10 Mar 2011 22,429 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust very rusty.

Surface corrosion on front discs

Pass 18 Mar 2010 21,174 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

NO REAR SEATS FITTED AND THEREFORE NOT TESTED

OS WIPER BLADE SPLITTING

UNDERSIDE IN PLACES GETTING RUSTY, ADVISE OIL SPRAY

Pass 24 Mar 2009 19,815 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 19,815 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 18,880 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

rear seats not fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2008 18,880 miles

rear seats not fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2007 17,720 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 15,562 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sport?

Based on 7,025 MOT tests across 381 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
2,295
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
381
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 211
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 139
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 139
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 117
fog lamp not working 103
Full Jeep Wrangler Sport reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

221 FCV is a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 57,698 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 211 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 221 FCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 221 FCV?

You can check the full history of 221 FCV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 221 FCV registered?

221 FCV is a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is 221 FCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 221 FCV shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 221 FCV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 221 FCV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.