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XGF 200G

1968 Lotus Seven

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

26,678 mi
Last recorded26,678 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1968 Lotus Seven31,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGF 200G
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1968
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 26,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak engine area

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 15 Aug 2016 26,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

nearside wind screen is cracked outside the swept area's

play in inner steering arm ball joints

Pass 20 Aug 2015 26,601 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has crack outside swept area

Pass 3 Sep 2014 26,588 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

general rusting on underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Aug 2013 26,580 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

general rusting on underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Sep 2012 26,563 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

general rusting on underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Oct 2011 26,548 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

slight play nearside front anti roll bar mounting area/general rusting on underside of vehicle/slight play both rack arms

Pass 11 Oct 2010 26,535 miles

general rusting on underside of vehicle/play in both rack arms

Fail 11 Oct 2010 26,532 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

general rusting on underside of vehicle/play in both rack arms

Pass 13 Oct 2009 26,520 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play both rack arms

Pass 2 Oct 2008 26,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight play in rack arms

Pass 22 Oct 2007 26,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Oct 2007 26,359 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

How Reliable is the Lotus Seven?

Based on 1,987 MOT tests across 294 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
215
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
294
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
parking brake recording little or no effort 36
position lamp(s) not working 23
Headlamp not working on main beam 23
brake recording little or no effort 23
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XGF 200G is a 1968 Lotus Seven in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1968 Lotus Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 31,706 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XGF 200G, 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 58 years old, this Lotus Seven is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XGF 200G?

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What year was XGF 200G registered?

XGF 200G is a 1968 Lotus Seven, first registered on 10 September 1968.

Is XGF 200G safe to buy?

The MOT history for XGF 200G shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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