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MV02 VHH

2002 Jeep Wrangler Sport

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

62,032 mi
Last recorded62,032 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sport48,663 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 VHH
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sport
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 62,032 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 61,986 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer chassis, upper suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 60,487 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 60,471 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2024 59,140 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 59,128 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 57,316 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Damper (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 54,730 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 54,711 miles

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2020 53,272 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 51,487 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 48,012 miles

Rear tyres perished

Fail 25 Oct 2018 47,977 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn Both sides (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Oct 2017 44,851 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 42,345 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 39,808 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 39,808 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 35,063 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 29,228 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 25,004 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 24,611 miles

All brake pipes slightly rusted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2010 24,025 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2009 23,085 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 23,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

N/s/f tyre wearing uneven

Pass 4 Apr 2008 20,322 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 15,977 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 12,544 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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MV02 VHH is a 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sport in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 48,663 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 Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 211 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV02 VHH, 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 24 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MV02 VHH is a 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sport, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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