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EG 1979

2009 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,522 mi
Last recorded70,522 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited65,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG 1979
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sport Unlimited
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 70,522 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 68,312 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2024 67,336 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 66,434 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2022 65,569 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 65,567 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 62,890 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 56,951 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 52,081 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 44,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 44,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 38,888 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 388,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 31,465 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 23,423 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 14,131 miles

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How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited?

Based on 2,518 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,691
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 85
Headlamp aim too high 53
Registration plate lamp not working 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 37
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EG 1979 is a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 65,569 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EG 1979, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EG 1979 is a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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