2005 Caterham 7 1.6L Petrol · L70 RGY
2005 Caterham 7 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13 May 2005. Recorded mileage 18,766 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- CATERHAM 7
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 18,766 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L70 RGY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 18,766 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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L70 RGY Mileage History
- 11/10/202217,784 mi
- 25/07/202417,824 mi+40 mi
- 29/07/202518,349 mi+525 mi
- 01/08/202518,349 mi
- 16/07/202618,766 mi+417 mi
Average of roughly 261 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L70 RGY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Caterham 7 (L70 RGY) between October 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Amber shown not red (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Amber shown not red (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt damaged (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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