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M287 RVM

1995 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,076 mi
Last recorded151,076 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 Jeep Wrangler 4.074,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM287 RVM
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 151,076 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 151,076 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible As tow bar cover ( duck) in front of plate. (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 149,421 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 149,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 148,141 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 147,420 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 147,399 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 146,300 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 146,290 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 145,236 miles

Nearside mirror missing

corrosion in both rear chassis rails

Fail 24 Aug 2020 145,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail/top mounting bracket, holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside mirror missing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

corrosion in both rear chassis rails

Pass 22 Aug 2019 142,837 miles

Rear chassis rusting

Rear leaf springs rusting

Fail 21 Aug 2019 142,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear chassis rusting

Rear leaf springs rusting

Pass 24 Aug 2018 139,476 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 138,450 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 137,513 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 135,865 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 135,863 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 135,264 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 135,262 miles

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 135,257 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 138,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipes covered

Fail 27 Sep 2011 133,165 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 133,165 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 132,228 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 131,105 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 12,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 127,566 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 125,949 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 116,622 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0?

Based on 6,311 MOT tests across 486 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
1,646
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 248
Stop lamp not working 143
fog lamp not working 139
position lamp(s) not working 136
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 129
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M287 RVM is a 1995 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 74,802 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 4.0 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 248 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M287 RVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 4.0 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 31 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M287 RVM is a 1995 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 21 April 1995.

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