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OV12 VPF

2012 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,403 mi
Last recorded105,403 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto50,094 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 VPF
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 105,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 92,895 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 80,298 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 80,283 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 67,460 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 47,784 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 36,430 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 36,408 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 27,845 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 27,845 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 23,570 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2016 14,318 miles

Left hand drive headlamps, beam deflectors fitted for flat beam pattern

Fail 13 May 2016 14,317 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 11,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 11,508 miles

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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OV12 VPF is a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OV12 VPF, 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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OV12 VPF is a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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