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MGV 596V

1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Silver Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

35,658 mi
Last recorded35,658 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto39,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGV 596V
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 35,658 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 35,252 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 33,719 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 33,393 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 33,172 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 32,775 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 31,707 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 31,511 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 30,826 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 30,824 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2014 30,588 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 30,194 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 30,035 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 29,933 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 29,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2009 28,604 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 26,791 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 25,779 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 24,729 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak on nearside front suspension

How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8 Auto?

Based on 4,565 MOT tests across 437 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
407
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
437
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 115
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Stop lamp not working 71
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 62
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MGV 596V is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Silver with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 39,102 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aston Martin V8 Auto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MGV 596V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin V8 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 47 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MGV 596V registered?

MGV 596V is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 7 August 1979.

Is MGV 596V safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGV 596V shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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