2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Jeep Wrangler MOT pass rate and common faults

609 MOT tests in 2024. 91.3% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time91.3%
Failed or needed repairs8.7%
Typical mileage at test22,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 609 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.0%
  2. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.0%
  3. Rear fog lamp: not working0.7%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.7%
    4 marked dangerous
  5. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.5%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.5%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.5%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.5%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5%
  10. Headlamp aim: too high0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics6.1%
  2. Tyres1.6%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.6%
  4. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  5. Suspension1.1%
  6. Body & chassis1.1%
  7. Brakes1.1%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak7.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.6%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt1.6%
  5. Non-component advisories: Items removed from drivers view prior to test1.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. 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 2021 Jeep Wrangler?

In 2024, 91.3% of 2021 Jeep Wrangler cars passed their MOT first time, across 609 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Jeep Wrangler?

The most common failure reasons were shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; rear fog lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2021 Jeep Wrangler reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).