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G778 MGF

1989 Caterham Super 7

White Petrol 1690cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

57,385 mi
Last recorded57,385 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Caterham Super 724,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG778 MGF
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,690cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 57,385 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 57,145 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 56,858 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 56,643 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 56,442 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 56,102 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 55,661 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 55,238 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 54,857 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 53,900 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 52,952 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 52,184 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 51,286 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 50,206 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 49,124 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 46,905 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 45,738 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 43,575 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 43,575 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 41,668 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 39,825 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?

Based on 10,821 MOT tests across 781 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
781
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 140
Steering rack gaiter split 93
fog lamp not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 79
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
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G778 MGF is a 1989 Caterham Super 7 in White with a 1,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1989 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 24,882 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham Super 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G778 MGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Super 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 37 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G778 MGF registered?

G778 MGF is a 1989 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 3 August 1989.

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