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1991 Caterham Seven 1.7L Petrol · J7 NJB

J7 NJB

1991 Caterham Seven (1.7L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1991. Recorded mileage 13,679 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
CATERHAM SEVEN
Year / Origin
1991
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 18/05/2026
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
13,679 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.7L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 18/05/2026
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1991
Engine
1700cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 20 May 2025 with no defects recorded. This indicates the car was in a roadworthy condition as of a year ago. The MOT history shows an exceptionally stable trend. Every recorded test since 2012 has resulted in a pass with no defects noted, suggesting a high standard of maintenance or very light usage. The recorded mileage of 13,679 miles is very low for a 35-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 391 miles per year. While this means there is minimal wear on the drivetrain and mechanical consumables, such low mileage often implies the car has spent long periods standing. The primary risk associated with this pattern is not wear from hard use, but rather the degradation that occurs during periods of inactivity. This can lead to the perishing of rubber components or the deterioration of fluids. A buyer should first inspect the tyres for age-related cracking and check all rubber hoses and seals for signs of drying out. It is also important to examine the condition of the fluids to ensure the vehicle has not suffered from prolonged standing.

J7 NJB Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2025
  • 13,679 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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J7 NJB Mileage History

  1. 29/04/202213,279 mi
  2. 20/05/202513,679 mi+400 mi

Average of roughly 131 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

J7 NJB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Jun 2026, 15:53
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Caterham Seven (J7 NJB) between April 2022 and May 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY