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LB61 MSU

2012 Jeep Compass Limited 4X2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,788 mi
Last recorded70,788 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Jeep Compass Limited 4X254,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 MSU
MakeJeep
ModelCompass Limited 4X2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 70,788 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 69,681 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 69,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 66,662 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 61,935 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 61,931 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2021 55,892 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 51,101 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 45,451 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 37,850 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 31,725 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 28,028 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 18,599 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Compass Limited 4X2?

Based on 2,180 MOT tests across 340 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
6,130
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
340
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 28
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20
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LB61 MSU is a 2012 Jeep Compass Limited 4X2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Jeep Compass Limited 4X2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 54,740 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Compass Limited 4X2 fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB61 MSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Compass Limited 4X2 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Jeep Compass Limited 4X2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LB61 MSU registered?

LB61 MSU is a 2012 Jeep Compass Limited 4X2, first registered on 11 February 2012.

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