2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Jeep G-Cherokee Overland Crd A MOT pass rate and common faults

424 MOT tests in 2024. 64.9% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

114Well above average
Passed first time64.9%
Failed or needed repairs35.1%
Typical mileage at test122,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 424 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.5%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.5%
  3. Rear fog lamp: not working3.1%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.6%
  5. Stop lamp: not working2.4%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.4%
  7. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine2.1%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.1%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics25.7%
  2. Suspension15.8%
  3. Brakes13.2%
  4. Emissions & leaks5.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%
  6. Body & chassis4.0%
  7. Tyres3.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.4%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Jeep G-Cherokee Overland Crd A?

In 2024, 64.9% of 2007 Jeep G-Cherokee Overland Crd A cars passed their MOT first time, across 424 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Jeep G-Cherokee Overland Crd A?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; rear fog lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Jeep G-Cherokee Overland Crd A reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 114, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).