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W8 BGC

2009 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited

Silver Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,754 mi
Last recorded81,754 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited65,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 BGC
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sport Unlimited
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 81,754 miles

Both rear hub seals damp

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 71,486 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 58,402 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 54,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 49,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 44,795 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play axle joins hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear hub seal slight leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 38,922 miles

Silencer heat sheild loose

Fail 29 Nov 2019 38,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Silencer heat sheild loose

Pass 7 Dec 2018 25,113 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion on casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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 17 Nov 2017 24,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2016 22,286 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 19,620 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 18,592 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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W8 BGC is a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited in Silver with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 W8 BGC, 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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What year was W8 BGC registered?

W8 BGC is a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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