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RV08 RVZ

2008 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,006 mi
Last recorded116,006 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A87,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 RVZ
MakeJeep
ModelG-cherokee Overland Crd A
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 116,006 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 2 Feb 2026 116,006 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Engine covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 20 Jan 2025 113,820 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 110,548 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 10 Feb 2023 99,326 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 99,326 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2021 76,367 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 67,350 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under covers fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2019 64,521 miles

Offside Front brake hose feral and rigid pipe corroded

Offside Front brake hose feral and rigid pipe corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2019 64,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front brake hose feral and rigid pipe corroded

Offside Front brake hose feral and rigid pipe corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2018 61,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 56,621 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 56,621 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 51,085 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2014 47,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level stop light not working

rear seat belts not inspected as seats folded

Fail 17 Nov 2014 47,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level stop light not working

rear seat belts not inspected as seats folded

Pass 23 Jul 2013 46,260 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 42,217 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 33,820 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 33,820 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A?

Based on 39,201 MOT tests across 2,444 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
6,927
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,444
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 636
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 570
position lamp(s) not working 561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 445
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 380
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RV08 RVZ is a 2008 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 87,644 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 G-cherokee Overland Crd A fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 636 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV08 RVZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RV08 RVZ is a 2008 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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