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MG07 ASP

2008 Caterham 7

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

10,771 mi
Last recorded10,771 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Caterham 712,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG07 ASP
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 10,771 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 10,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 10,442 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 10,006 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 9,991 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working o/s and n/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 9,507 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 8,681 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 8,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2020 8,469 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 8,445 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 7,474 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 7,154 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 6,215 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 6,215 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 6,176 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 6,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 4,037 miles
Pass 12 May 2013 4,002 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 3,745 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 3,180 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 3,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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MG07 ASP is a 2008 Caterham 7 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2008 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 12,099 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Caterham 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MG07 ASP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 18 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MG07 ASP registered?

MG07 ASP is a 2008 Caterham 7, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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