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Caterham 7

Silver and Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,588 cc

L70 RGYMOT history

L70 RGY is a silver and black petrol Caterham 7 first used on 13 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 18,766 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
18,766 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
857 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 RGY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
7
Colour
Silver and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 RGY was last recorded at 18,766 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 417 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
18,349 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
417 miles
Average per year
857 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 18,766 miles
  • 2025 – 18,349 miles
  • 2024 – 17,824 miles
  • 2022 – 17,784 miles
  • 2021 – 15,508 miles
  • 2020 – 13,913 miles
  • 2019 – 11,701 miles
  • 2018 – 10,808 miles
  • 2015 – 10,793 miles
  • 2014 – 10,292 miles
  • 2013 – 9,748 miles
  • 2012 – 8,810 miles
  • 2011 – 7,338 miles
  • 2009 – 5,120 miles
  • 2008 – 3,226 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass18,766 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 185/70 r13 T (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 185/70 r13 T (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm @ 185/60 r13 V

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 185/60 r13 V

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm @ 185/60 r13 V

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 185/60 r13 V

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass18,766 miles (+417)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    18,766 miles
    Test number
    754170926173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 185/70 r13 T (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 185/70 r13 T (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass18,349 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    18,349 miles
    Test number
    469445093729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm @ 185/60 r13 V (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 185/60 r13 V (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm @ 185/60 r13 V (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 185/60 r13 V (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail18,349 miles (+525)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,349 miles
    Test number
    903588565953
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Amber shown not red (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Damaged (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Amber shown not red (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm @ 185/60 r13 V (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 185/60 r13 V (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm @ 185/60 r13 V (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 185/60 r13 V (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass17,824 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    17,824 miles
    Test number
    747914272889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight play in inner steering rod/rack.

  5. Pass17,784 miles (+2,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    17,784 miles
    Test number
    125636177648
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass15,508 miles (+1,595)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    15,508 miles
    Test number
    798706216284
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all between 3 and 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass13,913 miles (+2,212)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    13,913 miles
    Test number
    256456252795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass11,701 miles (+893)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    11,701 miles
    Test number
    232958126606
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass10,808 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    10,808 miles
    Test number
    109231164841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass10,793 miles (+501)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    10,793 miles
    Test number
    968678523969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass10,292 miles (+544)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    10,292 miles
    Test number
    647284554269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass9,748 miles (+938)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    9,748 miles
    Test number
    968355933254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass8,810 miles (+1,472)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    8,810 miles
    Test number
    316879722252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass7,338 miles (+2,218)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    7,338 miles
    Test number
    765988991037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass5,120 miles (+1,894)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    5,120 miles
    Test number
    873338149161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass3,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    3,226 miles
    Test number
    154048948135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail3,225 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,225 miles
    Test number
    883778648100
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about L70 RGY

Does L70 RGY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 RGY is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 RGY?
The MOT on L70 RGY is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 RGY done?
L70 RGY was recorded at 18,766 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 857 miles a year.
Has L70 RGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 RGY has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L70 RGY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L70 RGY find?
L70 RGY passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 185/70 r13 t; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 185/70 r13 t.

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