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K28 RUM

2005 Caterham Super 7

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

24,001 mi
Last recorded24,001 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Caterham Super 714,751 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK28 RUM
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 24,001 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 22,956 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 22,065 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 20,199 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 17,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 11,210 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 7,183 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 7,183 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 May 2016 6,331 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 4,111 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 4,093 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 3,269 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 1,106 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?

Based on 10,821 MOT tests across 781 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
781
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 140
Steering rack gaiter split 93
fog lamp not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 79
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
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K28 RUM is a 2005 Caterham Super 7 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2005 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 14,751 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham Super 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K28 RUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Super 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 21 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was K28 RUM registered?

K28 RUM is a 2005 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is K28 RUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K28 RUM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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