1967 Aston Martin DB6 4.0L Petrol · 1 RAB

The 1967 Aston Martin DB6 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT on 20 May 2025 at 97,863 miles returning a completely clean pass. This is a significant improvement over the 2019 test, where both front wheel bearings were flagged for slight play. The resolution of that advisory by the 2022 test, followed by two consecutive defect-free passes, indicates that a previous owner addressed the bearing wear promptly. The vehicle has remained mechanically sound across its last three tests, with no recurring faults or new advisories emerging. The mileage pattern tells an unusual story. Between the December 2021 test at 9,702 miles and the July 2022 test at 97,020 miles, the recorded mileage jumped by approximately 87,300 miles in just seven months. This is almost certainly a recording anomaly, likely caused by a previous MOT entry transposing digits or a replacement odometer unit being fitted without correction. Prior to that anomaly, the vehicle recorded 95,686 miles in March 2019 and 2,381 miles in April 2018, which similarly suggests inconsistent odometer readings rather than genuine mileage accumulation. The true running mileage remains unclear, though the current reading of 97,863 miles is consistent with a low-use classic covering roughly 1,659 miles per year over 59 years if taken at face value. Prospective buyers should approach the mileage data with caution and verify the vehicle's true service history through service records, old MOT certificates, or Aston Martin specialist documentation rather than relying solely on the DVSA database. The front wheel bearings, previously flagged in March 2019, warrant close physical inspection despite their apparent resolution. On a DB6 of this age, structural corrosion in the chassis legs, sills, and door shuts matters far more than the MOT records reveal, as these areas are not always thoroughly assessed during testing. Suspension bushes, steering rack joints, and brake calipers should be examined for age-related deterioration rather than mileage wear, given the likelihood of long stationary periods. The exhaust system and fuel lines also deserve attention, as perished hoses and corroded manifolds are common on low-mileage classics that have spent extended periods in storage.