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Q409RGF

1971 Caterham Seven

Yellow Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,619 mi
Last recorded40,619 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1971 Caterham Seven25,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ409RGF
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 40,619 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 40,392 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 40,234 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 40,042 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 39,775 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 39,452 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 39,167 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 38,743 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 37,229 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 36,917 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 36,375 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 36,148 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 35,037 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 35,037 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 34,065 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 34,017 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 32,504 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 31,089 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 29,791 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 29,292 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 28,460 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 28,460 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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Q409RGF is a 1971 Caterham Seven in Yellow with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1971 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 25,682 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham Seven fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q409RGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Caterham Seven is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q409RGF registered?

Q409RGF is a 1971 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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