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BU51 FNG

2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport

Black Lpg 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

64,696 mi
Last recorded64,696 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport57,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 FNG
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sport
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 64,696 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 64,663 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 64,639 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 62,774 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 61,033 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 60,364 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 59,898 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 59,898 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 59,448 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 58,132 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 56,856 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 54,321 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 51,472 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 47,385 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 42,825 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 37,205 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 32,109 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 26,632 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 22,078 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 16,214 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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
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BU51 FNG is a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport in Black with a 3,960cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU51 FNG, 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

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What year was BU51 FNG registered?

BU51 FNG is a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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