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R446 MPB

1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,444 mi
Last recorded74,444 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.571,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR446 MPB
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 74,444 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 74,442 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 74,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 74,414 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 74,325 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 74,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 73,049 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 71,119 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front side repeter lense is damiged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axsal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reversing light is not working

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material is croroded axros axsale (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 71,118 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front side repeter lense is damiged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axsal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reversing light is not working

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material is croroded axros axsale (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 68,158 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 67,654 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 67,059 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 66,744 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 66,358 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 64,540 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 64,354 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 62,876 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 60,656 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 57,950 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 55,273 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 62,497 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 57,072 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 2.5?

Based on 12,631 MOT tests across 888 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
1,691
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
888
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 571
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 322
Stop lamp not working 321
fog lamp not working 232
position lamp(s) not working 229
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R446 MPB is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 71,692 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler 2.5 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 571 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R446 MPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 2.5 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 2.5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R446 MPB is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 19 February 1998.

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