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WR12 BFF

2012 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,029 mi
Last recorded64,029 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto50,094 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR12 BFF
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 64,029 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 64,029 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 62,437 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 61,977 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 60,321 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 60,321 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 59,182 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged on edge (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged on edge (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake only just passed

gearbox oil leak, dripping on to exhaust

Pass 21 Sep 2021 55,433 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 53,243 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 53,242 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 49,686 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 46,113 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2017 38,099 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 35,719 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 31,904 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 23,224 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto?

Based on 1,553 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
4,865
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 25
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 17
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WR12 BFF is a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 50,094 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 Sahara Crd 197 Auto fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WR12 BFF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WR12 BFF is a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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