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R225 MRP

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

104,830 mi
Last recorded104,830 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara74,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 MRP
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 104,830 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 102,218 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 100,207 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 96,287 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 96,147 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 93,789 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 91,365 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 86,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2018 86,937 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake back plates wet with oil

Pass 13 May 2017 83,895 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2016 80,308 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 80,307 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 May 2015 76,587 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 73,032 miles

oil loss at offside rear hub

Pass 14 May 2013 69,098 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 64,359 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 60,387 miles

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

oil loss evident at offside rear brake drum

Pass 10 May 2010 56,485 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 52,901 miles

offside rear oil on inside of tyre / back plate

Pass 22 May 2008 50,351 miles

Offside rear hub damp, but brakes ok

Pass 18 May 2007 47,367 miles

offside rear possible hub seal leak

Pass 11 May 2006 43,149 miles

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara?

Based on 4,788 MOT tests across 263 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
2,157
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
263
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 227
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93
Stop lamp not working 90
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 81
fog lamp not working 70
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R225 MRP is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 74,295 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R225 MRP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R225 MRP is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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