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R614 KGG

1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Red Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

104,369 mi
Last recorded104,369 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler75,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR614 KGG
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 104,369 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake back plates damp

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear rear brake back plates damp

Fail 16 Apr 2026 104,361 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear rear brake back plates damp

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear rear brake back plates damp

steering damper leaking

Pass 22 Apr 2025 102,101 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 95,542 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

play in steering

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2024 95,541 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

play in steering

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2023 88,464 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Fail 27 Mar 2023 88,280 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits CO1.10 should be 0.2 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

unidentified oil leak around rear differential area.

Pass 19 Apr 2022 82,208 miles

Nearside Rear hub oil

Fail 2 Apr 2022 82,198 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator does not face the front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear hub oil

Pass 6 Feb 2021 80,810 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 80,746 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 80,602 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 79,430 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 78,530 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 78,523 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 78,198 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 25 Nov 2013 78,192 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 6 Nov 2012 73,487 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 73,483 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 69,621 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s front brake disc corroded on inner face

Fail 1 Nov 2011 69,621 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s front brake disc corroded on inner face

Fail 20 Jun 2011 69,543 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

exhaust silencer internal parts loose

n/s front brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2010 68,689 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 68,686 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 60,408 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 60,314 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 56,218 miles

corrosion on brake pipes around master cylinder

steering box is damp

Pass 26 Oct 2006 54,010 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 54,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Wrangler?

Based on 22,884 MOT tests across 1,547 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
2,631
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 474
position lamp(s) not working 464
Stop lamp not working 396
fog lamp not working 384
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R614 KGG is a 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Red with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

Across all 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 75,507 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 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R614 KGG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R614 KGG is a 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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