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R982 XRB

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

99,832 mi
Last recorded99,832 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport68,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR982 XRB
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sport
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 99,832 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 99,832 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 98,436 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 98,436 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint leaking behind cat (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 95,041 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 95,041 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 95,040 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 90,065 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 90,058 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 84,941 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both side rear suspension spring mountings prescribed area is corroded but not cosidered excessive

Pass 28 Apr 2020 84,758 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 84,650 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 83,754 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 82,844 miles

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

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

brake pipes covered in a steel coil and unable to asses corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2013 82,144 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes covered in a protective steel coil and im unable to assess the levels of corrosion underneath

Fail 8 Jul 2013 82,138 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Nearside brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes covered in a protective steel coil and im unable to assess the levels of corrosion underneath

Pass 4 Jul 2012 81,186 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes covered in a protective steel coil and unable to assess the level of corrosion underneath

o/s/r drum/backplate got a covering of fluid unable to asssess what fluid it is and its not affecting brake performance

Pass 8 Jul 2011 90,136 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 90,136 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2010 78,585 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 78,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 77,217 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 75,881 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 67,616 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 65,373 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake back plates damp with oil/fluid - may have an oil/fluid leak and contaminated shoes

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport?

Based on 4,416 MOT tests across 256 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
1,792
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
256
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 235
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 89
fog lamp not working 70
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 70
Stop lamp not working 62
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R982 XRB is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 68,606 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 Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 235 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R982 XRB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R982 XRB registered?

R982 XRB is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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