1998 Caterham Super Seven 2.2L Petrol · 7 OO

The Caterham Super Seven presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 5 March 2025 at 11,742 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior examination on 10 February 2023 at 11,733 miles also passed clean. Two consecutive examinations with zero advisories or failures indicate the vehicle has been kept in sound mechanical order across this period. Recorded mileage sits at 11,742 miles against a 1998 build, equating to roughly 419 miles per year. The gap between the 2023 and 2025 tests shows only nine miles accrued, confirming the car has stood largely idle. Such low annual use over 28 years means consumable wear from driving is minimal, though prolonged static storage carries its own risks not captured by the MOT record. A buyer should still verify in person the condition of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers for any seizing after long disuse. The absence of corrosion or structural advisories in either test is reassuring, but standing vehicles often develop hidden rust on chassis members and brake lines that a short test may not expose. Given the clean history, focus the viewing on tyre sidewall cracking, fluid degradation, and evidence of moisture ingress. The previous owner clearly avoided basic-neglect patterns such as worn tread or failed emissions, suggesting careful seasonal use rather than deferred upkeep.