2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Jeep Wrangler MOT pass rate and common faults

360 MOT tests in 2024. 65.6% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time65.6%
Failed or needed repairs34.4%
Typical mileage at test61,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 360 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working4.2%
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working3.9%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.9%
  4. Side repeaters: not working3.9%
  5. Position lamp: not working3.1%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.8%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.8%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    15 marked dangerous
  9. Washers: not working2.2%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics31.7%
  2. Brakes21.9%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.2%
  4. Suspension3.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.3%
  6. Body & chassis3.3%
  7. Seat belts & airbags2.2%
  8. Tyres1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.4%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine3.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: stop lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2014 Jeep Wrangler?

In 2024, 65.6% of 2014 Jeep Wrangler cars passed their MOT first time, across 360 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Jeep Wrangler?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; rear fog lamp: not working; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Jeep Wrangler reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).