1998 Caterham Seven 1.6L Petrol · T792 CNN
1998 Caterham Seven (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 4,469 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jun 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- CATERHAM SEVEN
- Year / Origin
- 1998
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 4,469 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T792 CNN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2025
- 4,469 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
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T792 CNN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Caterham Seven (T792 CNN) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
T792 CNN Mileage History
- 17/06/20223,824 mi
- 16/06/20234,027 mi+203 mi
- 27/06/20244,318 mi+291 mi
- 06/06/20254,469 mi+151 mi
Average of roughly 217 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Caterham Caterham Seven (Rover K-Series)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Head Gasket Failure (HGF)Serious
The Rover K-Series engine is prone to head gasket failure due to its small coolant capacity and "sandwich" construction.
- Cooling System DegradationSerious
The K-Series has a very small coolant capacity, making it intolerant of any cooling system weakness. Coolant pipes perish during winter storage, header tank caps fail and fan switches can stick, all leading to rapid overheating.
- Chassis CorrosionSerious
The thin-wall tubular steel chassis can rust quickly if the powder coating is compromised. Corrosion typically starts at welds and joints where moisture and road salt become trapped, and can threaten structural integrity.
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