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UDM 899G

1968 Lotus Seven

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

22,986 mi
Last recorded22,986 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1968 Lotus Seven31,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDM 899G
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1968
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 22,986 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 22,841 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 22,713 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 22,546 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 22,225 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 22,175 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 22,174 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 22,022 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 22,014 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 21,786 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 21,192 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 20,817 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 20,615 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 19,980 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 19,458 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 18,674 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 18,405 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 18,161 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 18,147 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 18,012 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 17,542 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 17,339 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 17,339 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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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UDM 899G is a 1968 Lotus Seven in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1968 Lotus Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 31,706 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 Lotus Seven fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UDM 899G, 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 58 years old, this Lotus Seven is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UDM 899G registered?

UDM 899G is a 1968 Lotus Seven, first registered on 1 November 1968.

Is UDM 899G safe to buy?

The MOT history for UDM 899G shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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