CarVerify

Free Car Check

B891 SEC

1985 Aston Martin Vantage

Blue Petrol 5340cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,054 mi
Last recorded54,054 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Aston Martin Vantage51,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Aston Martin
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationB891 SEC
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2026 54,054 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 53,937 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 53,838 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 53,743 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Feb 2022 53,627 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 53,221 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 52,507 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear seat belt retractor sticky, but operational at time of test

Pass 23 Apr 2018 52,294 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 51,454 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules N/S/F & O/S/F (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 51,150 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 50,984 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 50,849 miles

offside front track rod end inner joint has slight play

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2012 50,764 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 50,035 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 49,550 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 49,244 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 48,980 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 48,507 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 46,695 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Vantage?

Based on 50,565 MOT tests across 5,873 vehicles.

91.8%
Pass Rate
1,485
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
5,873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 114
position lamp(s) not working 93
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 84
Full Aston Martin Vantage reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

B891 SEC is a 1985 Aston Martin Vantage in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Aston Martin Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 51,150 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aston Martin Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B891 SEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Vantage typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 41 years old, this Aston Martin Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B891 SEC?

You can check the full history of B891 SEC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was B891 SEC registered?

B891 SEC is a 1985 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 14 January 1985.

Is B891 SEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B891 SEC shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B891 SEC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B891 SEC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.