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V728 JKJ

1999 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

65,921 mi
Last recorded65,921 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport63,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV728 JKJ
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sport
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 65,921 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 64,165 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 64,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 59,524 miles

Rear no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Oct 2023 59,524 miles

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

Rear no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Oct 2022 56,902 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 52,903 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 46,321 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 46,321 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2019 45,276 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 43,573 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 43,033 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 42,828 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 42,382 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 41,630 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 40,193 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 39,964 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 39,250 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 37,895 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 37,835 miles

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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V728 JKJ is a 1999 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1999 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 63,016 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 V728 JKJ, 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 27 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 V728 JKJ registered?

V728 JKJ is a 1999 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport, first registered on 8 December 1999.

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