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MNZ 1779

2008 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,519 mi
Last recorded74,519 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited80,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNZ 1779
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sport Unlimited
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 74,519 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 73,667 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2023 69,208 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 73,485 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 73,357 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2019 73,243 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 68,197 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 68,155 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 61,397 miles

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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MNZ 1779 is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 80,536 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 MNZ 1779, 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 18 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MNZ 1779 registered?

MNZ 1779 is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited, first registered on 29 July 2008.

Is MNZ 1779 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MNZ 1779 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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