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B60 YFB

1985 Lotus Seven

Green Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

34,492 mi
Last recorded34,492 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB60 YFB
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 34,492 miles

PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MEETS LIMIT

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT KING PINS

Pass 11 Jun 2019 34,391 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 34,376 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 34,352 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 34,319 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 34,258 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 34,193 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 34,103 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 34,012 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 33,957 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 33,957 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 33,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

prpshaft rear u/j worn

Fail 14 Apr 2008 33,863 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/front brake binding

prpshaft rear u/j worn

Pass 6 Mar 2007 33,739 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 33,620 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Seven?

Based on 1,987 MOT tests across 294 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
215
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
294
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
parking brake recording little or no effort 36
position lamp(s) not working 23
Headlamp not working on main beam 23
brake recording little or no effort 23
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B60 YFB is a 1985 Lotus Seven in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

The most common reason a Lotus Seven fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B60 YFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 41 years old, this Lotus Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B60 YFB registered?

B60 YFB is a 1985 Lotus Seven, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B60 YFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B60 YFB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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