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B48 GCB

1984 Aston Martin Lagonda

Red Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

23,431 mi
Last recorded23,431 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda29,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB48 GCB
MakeAston Martin
ModelLagonda
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 23,431 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 23,312 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 22,560 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 20,670 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 19,965 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 18,446 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 16,264 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 13,409 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2014 11,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2013 9,110 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 8 May 2012 4,864 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 1,375 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 97,538 miles

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2008
Pass 21 May 2007 97,063 miles

n/s front inner sill to lower floor well corroded.is 30cm from load bearing.does not effect steering,braking or suspension.

Fail 26 Feb 2007 97,498 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Slight movement in steering rack

Pass 30 Mar 2006 96,933 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 96,918 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Steering column flexible coupling cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Lagonda?

Based on 1,430 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
270
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 72
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
parking brake recording little or no effort 32
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 28
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B48 GCB is a 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda in Red with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 29,415 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aston Martin Lagonda fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B48 GCB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Lagonda typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 42 years old, this Aston Martin Lagonda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B48 GCB registered?

B48 GCB is a 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B48 GCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B48 GCB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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