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R30 OSG

2005 Caterham Seven

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,939 mi
Last recorded22,939 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Caterham Seven14,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 OSG
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 22,939 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 22,517 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 21,810 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 20,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

gearbox oil weep

slight cracking to n/s/f and o/s/f steering rack gaiters

Pass 19 May 2021 19,629 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 On limit! (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 On limit! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 17,685 miles

Front front number plate small

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 17,682 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front front number plate small

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 17,012 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 13,711 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 10,144 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 8,691 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 6,683 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 6,619 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 6,337 miles

dashboard switches not labelled

handbrake button sticks occasionally

Pass 16 Sep 2010 5,845 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 5,009 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 3,367 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 3,294 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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R30 OSG is a 2005 Caterham Seven in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2005 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 14,656 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham Seven fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R30 OSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R30 OSG is a 2005 Caterham Seven, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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