Jeep Wrangler (2014)

442 real MOT outcomes analysed • 80.7% first-time pass rate

2014 Jeep Wrangler

CarHunch analysed 442 real MOT records for the 2014 Jeep Wrangler. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Average reliability In line with UK average
80.7%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
46,382
typical mileage
33,003–61,838 middle half
23.1%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.98
avg MOT failures per car
over 9.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2014 Jeep Wrangler

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • ⚠️ 23.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

Before you buy a Jeep Wrangler

MOT history is one piece of the puzzle. These checks can reveal what CarHunch can't.

Inspection ClickMechanic Have a qualified mechanic check this car before you commit to buying

CarHunch may earn a small commission if you buy via these links — at no extra cost to you.

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (77%) 339 80.2% 2.22
Petrol (23%) 103 82.4% 1.17

Mileage Distribution

Most 2014 Jeep Wrangler vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

33,003
low mileage
46,382
typical
61,838
high mileage

Half of all 2014 Jeep Wrangler vehicles fall between 33,003 and 61,838 miles.

2014 Jeep Wrangler — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 338 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 95% of the peak.

342 338 2017 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.

MOT History Averages

9.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.98
Avg failures per vehicle
8.5
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2014 Jeep Wrangler

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 31.9%
    Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 25.1%
    Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 22.8%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 19.3%
    Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
  • 16.7%
    Oil leak, but not excessive
  • 14.8%
    Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
  • 13.4%
    Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
  • 12.2%
    Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014. Counts include advisories and failures.

Found a specific Jeep Wrangler?

Enter the reg to see its individual MOT history, AI Hunches, and how it compares to this cohort.

UK

Other model years — Jeep Wrangler:

2006 2013 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022