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Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 3,960 cc

R277 ULEMOT history

R277 ULE is a black petrol Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport first used on 11 Apr 1998. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 164,751 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
164,751 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,904 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R277 ULE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jeep
Model
Wrangler 4.0 Sport
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,960 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
11 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R277 ULE was last recorded at 164,751 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 1,854 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,897 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,854 miles
Average per year
1,904 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,751 miles
  • 2025 – 162,897 miles
  • 2024 – 159,421 miles
  • 2023 – 159,176 miles
  • 2021 – 153,601 miles
  • 2020 – 147,751 miles
  • 2019 – 144,447 miles
  • 2018 – 142,099 miles
  • 2016 – 142,096 miles
  • 2014 – 142,085 miles
  • 2013 – 142,079 miles
  • 2012 – 140,197 miles
  • 2011 – 135,887 miles
  • 2010 – 133,300 miles
  • 2009 – 130,375 miles
  • 2007 – 128,917 miles
  • 2006 – 126,667 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,751 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both mounting bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,751 miles (+1,854)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    164,751 miles
    Test number
    991744949473
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass162,897 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    162,897 miles
    Test number
    660475498467
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail162,897 miles (+3,476)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,897 miles
    Test number
    169605661828
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testFront Outer Steering locking device missing both split pins missing put in (2.1.3 (d))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass159,421 miles (+2)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    159,421 miles
    Test number
    158011322036
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area around body mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail159,419 miles (+243)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,419 miles
    Test number
    167627982068
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened dis-coloured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in top and bottom joints-close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift in top and bottom joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass159,176 miles (+8)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    159,176 miles
    Test number
    406607370863
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discoloured-has been hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  7. Fail159,168 miles (+5,567)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,168 miles
    Test number
    629984549053
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened mounting plate on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened mounting plate on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discoloured, has been hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  8. Pass153,601 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    153,601 miles
    Test number
    401523587650
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  9. Fail153,596 miles (+5,845)2 dangerous7 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,596 miles
    Test number
    826432834631
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  10. Pass147,751 miles (+3,304)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    147,751 miles
    Test number
    834987961232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass144,447 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    144,447 miles
    Test number
    617695782322
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail144,447 miles (+2,348)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,447 miles
    Test number
    665058508403
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass142,099 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    142,099 miles
    Test number
    719216552916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass142,096 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    142,096 miles
    Test number
    441594785384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass142,085 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    142,085 miles
    Test number
    319032114448
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass142,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    142,079 miles
    Test number
    985026203292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail142,079 miles (+1,882)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,079 miles
    Test number
    338304903229
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  18. Pass140,197 miles (+4,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    140,197 miles
    Test number
    149321892166
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass135,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    135,887 miles
    Test number
    366058981174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail135,887 miles (+2,587)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,887 miles
    Test number
    158518981169
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  21. Pass133,300 miles (+2,925)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    133,300 miles
    Test number
    142716080113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass130,375 miles (+1,458)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    130,375 miles
    Test number
    170378519144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass128,917 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    128,917 miles
    Test number
    543969767295
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail128,913 miles (+2,246)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,913 miles
    Test number
    970785267289
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass126,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    126,667 miles
    Test number
    191263406130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R277 ULE

Does R277 ULE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R277 ULE is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on R277 ULE?
The MOT on R277 ULE is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R277 ULE done?
R277 ULE was recorded at 164,751 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 1,904 miles a year.
Has R277 ULE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R277 ULE has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on R277 ULE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R277 ULE find?
R277 ULE passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 4 more.

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