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H1 RTY

1991 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

46,640 mi
Last recorded46,640 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Caterham Super 727,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 RTY
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 46,640 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 46,386 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 45,771 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 45,753 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 May 2020 45,753 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 45,629 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 45,234 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 45,234 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 45,028 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 45,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Nov 2012 44,899 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 44,899 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 44,791 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 44,559 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 44,556 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 43,972 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 43,009 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 42,520 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 41,545 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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H1 RTY is a 1991 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1991 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 27,923 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 Caterham Super 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H1 RTY, 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 35 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H1 RTY registered?

H1 RTY is a 1991 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 18 September 1991.

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