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ROO 680

1979 Aston Martin V8

Silver Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,721 mi
Last recorded61,721 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1979 Aston Martin V841,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROO 680
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 6 May 2025 61,721 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 59,768 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 59,552 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 58,653 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 58,356 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 58,255 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 56,609 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 52,501 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 50,133 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 48,208 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 45,252 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 43,602 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 43,008 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 42,947 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

underside suspension components SURFACE corrosion

How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8?

Based on 2,433 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
466
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 39
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 37
Stop lamp not working 34
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32
Direction indicator not working 26
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ROO 680 is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 in Silver with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Aston Martin V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 41,736 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aston Martin V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ROO 680, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 47 years old, this Aston Martin V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ROO 680 registered?

ROO 680 is a 1979 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 18 October 1979.

Is ROO 680 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROO 680 shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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