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R716 MGN

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Orange Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,631 mi
Last recorded74,631 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara74,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR716 MGN
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 74,631 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both sides ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 72,403 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 70,261 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front axle control arm ball joint has small amount of movement

Fail 18 Oct 2023 70,260 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit burnt hole in inner wing edge (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle tie rod mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front axle control arm ball joint has small amount of movement

Pass 25 Oct 2022 68,754 miles

Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated tie cut to open and carry out test (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 68,754 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated tie cut to open and carry out test (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 65,899 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair n/s/r parking brake low 74/269 o/s/r service brake low 251/190 (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 65,899 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated in n/s hub worn (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair n/s/r parking brake low 74/269 o/s/r service brake low 251/190 (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 62,928 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 62,782 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 60,852 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 58,692 miles

All 4 coil springs are corroded.

Both anti roll bars corroded.

Pass 17 Oct 2017 56,205 miles

All 4 suspension coil springs corroded

Both anti roll bars corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2016 52,542 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 52,535 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 50,942 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 50,925 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 49,528 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 49,528 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

nearside steering arm bush slightly worn

Pass 1 Oct 2013 48,101 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 48,101 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 44,102 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 41,916 miles

front discs corroaded on working face inner edge

head light beam deflectors fitted at time of test / exhaust leaking at manifold gasket area

Fail 1 Jul 2010 41,911 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

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

front discs corroaded on working face inner edge

head light beam deflectors fitted at time of test / exhaust leaking at manifold gasket area

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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R716 MGN is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Orange with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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 R716 MGN, 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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R716 MGN is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 15 April 1998.

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