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R690 MGN

1998 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

74,322 mi
Last recorded74,322 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin DB751,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR690 MGN
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 74,322 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 71,496 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 71,488 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 70,835 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 70,135 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 69,148 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 68,395 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 68,066 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 66,404 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 66,267 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 65,336 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 64,458 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 64,176 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 63,917 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 62,029 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 62,027 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 61,505 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 60,125 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rattle from inside of exhaust on idle

plastic covering of offside front seatbelt stalk missing

Fail 16 Feb 2010 60,121 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rattle from inside of exhaust on idle

plastic covering of offside front seatbelt stalk missing

Pass 17 Apr 2009 59,772 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 58,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

off side stalk cover damage

Pass 7 Feb 2008 58,975 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

off side stalk cover damage

Pass 3 Apr 2007 55,549 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB7?

Based on 55,755 MOT tests across 3,227 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
894
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 592
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 489
parking brake recording little or no effort 416
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 404
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 390
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R690 MGN is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1998 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 51,292 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aston Martin DB7 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R690 MGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB7 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Aston Martin DB7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R690 MGN registered?

R690 MGN is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R690 MGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R690 MGN shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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