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R790 BVG

1998 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

48,553 mi
Last recorded48,553 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Aston Martin DB751,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR790 BVG
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 48,553 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 48,480 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 48,428 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from differential. (rear axle) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both near and offside. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 48,373 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 48,436 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 48,314 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 48,260 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 47,977 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 47,867 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 47,774 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 48,672 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 46,542 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 46,326 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 46,026 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 45,553 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 45,115 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 43,029 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 42,037 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 42,037 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

DAMP NEAR O/S/F BRAKE FLEX. PIPE

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER EDGE

BOTH REAR TYRES AND N/S/F BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 12 Apr 2006 41,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R790 BVG is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R790 BVG, 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.

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What year was R790 BVG registered?

R790 BVG is a 1998 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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