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RE12 GMG

2012 Jeep Compass Limited 4X2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

42,399 mi
Last recorded42,399 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Jeep Compass Limited 4X254,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 GMG
MakeJeep
ModelCompass Limited 4X2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 42,399 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 42,396 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 39,285 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 36,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear Seats

Pass 1 Sep 2022 33,854 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 33,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 30,495 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 27,637 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 24,388 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 18,983 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 15,115 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 12,406 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 9,454 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Compass Limited 4X2?

Based on 2,180 MOT tests across 340 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
6,130
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
340
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 28
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20
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RE12 GMG is a 2012 Jeep Compass Limited 4X2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Jeep Compass Limited 4X2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 54,740 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Compass Limited 4X2 fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE12 GMG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Compass Limited 4X2 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Jeep Compass Limited 4X2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RE12 GMG registered?

RE12 GMG is a 2012 Jeep Compass Limited 4X2, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is RE12 GMG safe to buy?

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