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J44 PCG

2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,273 mi
Last recorded82,273 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara61,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 PCG
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 82,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 77,770 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 77,746 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater does not face the side missing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 73,034 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 73,032 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 67,988 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 65,082 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All other brake pipes, only viewed with very limited visibility, difficulty assessing true condition (1.1.11 (c))

Front drive shaft universal joints, badly corroded, generally in very poor condition

vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion on, front, rear chassis, structure and sub structure

Fail 7 Dec 2021 65,082 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Characters incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Two pipes marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Characters incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All other brake pipes, only viewed with very limited visibility, difficulty assessing true condition (1.1.11 (c))

Front drive shaft universal joints, badly corroded, generally in very poor condition

vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion on, front, rear chassis, structure and sub structure

Pass 16 Sep 2020 62,763 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 62,763 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended twisted in bracket, unable to pull out (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 60,308 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 60,308 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 57,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Exhaust mounting defective hanger brocken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 57,987 miles

Central Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Exhaust mounting defective hanger brocken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 52,406 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 52,195 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 50,664 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 48,639 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 46,591 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 44,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front wiper blades starting to judder

Pass 20 Jun 2013 44,863 miles

both front wiper blades starting to judder

Pass 21 Jun 2012 43,085 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 41,128 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 38,385 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 35,575 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 32,387 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 28,924 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 24,421 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sahara?

Based on 5,356 MOT tests across 335 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
2,060
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
335
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 167
fog lamp not working 107
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 103
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 99
Stop lamp not working 93
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J44 PCG is a 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 61,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler Sahara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 167 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J44 PCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sahara typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 24 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J44 PCG registered?

J44 PCG is a 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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