Chrysler Jeep
Wrangler
1,995 MOT tests analysed. lands in the middle of the pack — here's where Wranglers pass, fail, and end up on the retest sheet.
That's 7.0 points below the UK fleet average across our 1,984 tracked models — buyers should expect more first-time fails than the typical UK car.
Pass
70.5%
Pass-after-fix
4.8%
Fail
23.8%
Avg miles
93,749
Pass + Pass-after-fix + Fail = 100%
This model's production run straddles the January 2006 Euro 4 cutoff. Individual cars vary — check your registration plate on the government's ULEZ checker. Daily charges if driven in the zone: London £12.50 · Birmingham £8.00 .
The picture
Wrangler: a below-average pass rate worth digging into
Across 921 MOT tests, the Wrangler returns 69.1% first-time pass — well below the UK fleet average. The single most-logged Major fail is windscreen damage. A number-plate lamp out and an obligatory rear fog lamp missing round out the top three. Average tested mileage sits at 89,379, which is the lens to read those failure rankings through. If you own one and the next test is close, the ranked list below is a sensible pre-test checklist.
ABI Insurance Group
Group 18–36
Above average — worth comparing quotes before buying. Lower groups cost less to insure; UK fleet average is around Group 22.
Source: ABI Group Rating Panel · administered by Thatcham Research · groups cover standard variants; performance trims may sit higher. Browse all insurance groups →
18–36
out of 50
Top ten reasons for rejection.
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- 01
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view
74 occurrences · 3.7% of tests
- 02
An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
53 occurrences · 2.7% of tests
- 03
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
51 occurrences · 2.6% of tests
- 04
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
44 occurrences · 2.2% of tests
- 05
Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
41 occurrences · 2.1% of tests
- 06
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
36 occurrences · 1.8% of tests
- 07
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
35 occurrences · 1.8% of tests
- 08
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
33 occurrences · 1.7% of tests
- 09
Headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective
33 occurrences · 1.7% of tests
- 10
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
32 occurrences · 1.6% of tests
Counts cover Major and Dangerous defects logged at test. Advisory items excluded so this shows why a car was rejected, not just what the tester flagged in passing.
Worst-case fix budget · top 2 failures
£16–£70
If every one of this Wrangler's most-logged Major fails hit at the same MOT, that's the real-world UK garage range. Reality is usually one or two items, not all of them. Open the estimator →
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Use the failure ranking as a pre-test checklist or a haggling lever. Treat the headline pass rate as a fleet-wide trend, not a guarantee on any individual car.
If you own a Wrangler and your last MOT looked nothing like the ranked failures above, that's normal — individual cars vary widely. The ranking shows the patterns testers flag most often across the country.