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B4 VBL

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

116,459 mi
Last recorded116,459 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.075,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 VBL
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 116,459 miles

Underbody corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis/subframes corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 116,418 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis/subframes corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2023 115,792 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody covered in Undersill

Fail 9 Aug 2023 115,792 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody covered in Undersill

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 115,485 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 115,047 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 114,617 miles

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 112,561 miles

all 4 tyres stick out past the wheel arch

Fail 15 Jul 2019 112,561 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres stick out past the wheel arch

Pass 15 Aug 2018 109,720 miles

front links slight movement

front to rear brake pipe corroded at parts

Fail 20 Jul 2018 109,710 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under cover x3 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear ()

Front flexie brake pipes slight corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play inner & upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 109,686 miles

exhaust rattle

front brakes flex pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

radiator leaking

rear anti roll bar d bushes have movement

Fail 29 Nov 2016 109,686 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front side lights inop (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rattle

front brakes flex pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

radiator leaking

rear anti roll bar d bushes have movement

Pass 4 Dec 2015 109,484 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at cross member (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear has spring cover fitted not allowing full inspection of pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn close to min requirment (3.5.1i)

Front to rear fuel pipe breather corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both to cylinders (brake pipes covered with metal spring cover not allowing full inspection of pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust hanger not right in rubber mount

Fail 2 Dec 2015 109,484 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported at cross member (3.6.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at cross member (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear has spring cover fitted not allowing full inspection of pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn close to min requirment (3.5.1i)

Front to rear fuel pipe breather corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both to cylinders (brake pipes covered with metal spring cover not allowing full inspection of pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust hanger not right in rubber mount

bonnet safety catch sticking

Pass 25 Sep 2014 109,468 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes have been greased

Fail 13 Aug 2013 108,694 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pipes greased

Pass 13 Aug 2013 108,694 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pipes greased

Pass 22 Sep 2012 107,178 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 105,804 miles

all steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 22 Apr 2010 104,997 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 103,849 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 102,757 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Panhard rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 102,751 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Panhard rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2007 97,638 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 11 Mar 2006 91,861 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front anti roll bar links joint gaitors split.

Pass 11 Mar 2006 91,861 miles

both front anti roll bar links joint gaitors split.

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0?

Based on 6,311 MOT tests across 486 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
1,646
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 248
Stop lamp not working 143
fog lamp not working 139
position lamp(s) not working 136
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 129
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B4 VBL is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 75,045 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 4.0 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 248 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B4 VBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 4.0 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B4 VBL is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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