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MJ12 KWE

2012 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,025 mi
Last recorded127,025 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto50,094 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 KWE
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 127,025 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 127,025 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 120,398 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 114,681 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 106,139 miles

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 94,681 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 89,184 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 82,127 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 70,715 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 58,311 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 57,360 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 57,357 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 54,916 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 52,082 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto?

Based on 1,553 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
4,865
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 25
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 17
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MJ12 KWE is a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 50,094 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ12 KWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MJ12 KWE registered?

MJ12 KWE is a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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