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JLG 480K

1971 Aston Martin V8

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,776 mi
Last recorded50,776 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1971 Aston Martin V846,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLG 480K
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 50,776 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 50,685 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 49,961 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 47,623 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

x1 nut missing from gearbox mounting

Fail 3 Nov 2017 47,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

x1 nut missing from gearbox mounting

Pass 26 Jan 2012 47,580 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 47,150 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 46,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 46,632 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 46,366 miles

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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JLG 480K is a 1971 Aston Martin V8 in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Aston Martin V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 46,499 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 JLG 480K, 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 55 years old, this Aston Martin V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JLG 480K registered?

JLG 480K is a 1971 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is JLG 480K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLG 480K shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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