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RKY 819R

1977 Aston Martin V8

Gold Petrol 4995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

3,978 mi
Last recorded3,978 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1977 Aston Martin V870,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKY 819R
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1977
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 3,978 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 2,465 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 541 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 98,363 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 98,319 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 97,561 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 94,680 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 93,409 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 92,279 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 92,258 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 90,001 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 88,754 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 88,125 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 87,408 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 84,667 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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RKY 819R is a 1977 Aston Martin V8 in Gold with a 4,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1977 Aston Martin V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 70,020 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 RKY 819R, 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 49 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 RKY 819R registered?

RKY 819R is a 1977 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is RKY 819R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKY 819R shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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