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L70 RGY

2005 Caterham 7

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,349 mi
Last recorded18,349 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Caterham 711,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 RGY
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 18,349 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm @ 185/60 r13 V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 185/60 r13 V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm @ 185/60 r13 V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 185/60 r13 V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 18,349 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Amber shown not red (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Damaged (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Amber shown not red (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm @ 185/60 r13 V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 185/60 r13 V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm @ 185/60 r13 V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 185/60 r13 V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 17,824 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in inner steering rod/rack.

Pass 11 Oct 2022 17,784 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 15,508 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all between 3 and 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 13,913 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 11,701 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 10,808 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 10,793 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 10,292 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 9,748 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 8,810 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 7,338 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 5,120 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 3,226 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 3,225 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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L70 RGY is a 2005 Caterham 7 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2005 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 11,932 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 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L70 RGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 21 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L70 RGY registered?

L70 RGY is a 2005 Caterham 7, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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