MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,702 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
How Reliable is the Lotus Seven?
Based on 1,987 MOT tests across 294 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BMA 7K is a 1971 Lotus Seven in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1971 Lotus Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 42,246 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Lotus Seven fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BMA 7K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Lotus Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 55 years old, this Lotus Seven is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BMA 7K registered?
BMA 7K is a 1971 Lotus Seven, first registered on 15 September 1971.
Is BMA 7K safe to buy?
The MOT history for BMA 7K shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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