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| ian series 1 Member Since: 17 Nov 2014 Location: south Posts: 3127   
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Thought this may be of interest to some of you?....
The new MOT – (40 years exemption) VHI that comes in this month requires the completion of a V112 declaration form for eligible vehicles (see link below). In summary: - You need to make the declaration, it is not automatic - The declaration must be made at the point you need to tax the vehicle - You are still responsible for ensuring the vehicle is roadworthy at all times - You need to check your vehicle is eligible (i.e. is not significantly modified) Link to guidance below: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/g...idance.pdf Link for historic vehicles on the DVLA website https://www.gov.uk/historic-vehicles 80" 80" 86" 88" 90" Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered. |
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17th May 2018 10:24am |
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| ian series 1 Member Since: 17 Nov 2014 Location: south Posts: 3127
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A similar question was raised elsewhere along those lines,
It was all agreed that it was ok to use/drive. Declare when tax/sorn is due  80" 80" 86" 88" 90"
Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered. |
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17th May 2018 12:07pm |
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| Intercept Member Since: 27 Feb 2017 Location: Suffolk Posts: 587 
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My 101 is 41 this year and I'm looking forward to the MOT exemption as well as the free road tax. I'll still get it tested each year but I'll be ignoring the emissions report because for the last few years my MOT tester has been tweaking the carbs to get it to pass and each time he's made it run worse. So this year I'll get it tuned to run nicely and ignore the MOT emissions report. Given that it doesn't do more than 2K miles per year I'm not greatly concerned from an environmental standpoint.
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17th May 2018 1:02pm |
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| Stacey007 Member Since: 25 Sep 2015 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3750
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I'm not sure MOT exempt is a good thing?
My Series is Tax free and I assume 1975 so MOT exempt. I know we look after them and keep them well but there are bit I'm sure I cannot see properly without ramps etc and would rather know if something is dangerous or needs repairing, Also that would be interesting can you insure it without an MOT? Also would this mean that any old car over 40 years old is suddenly worth more as people think its a cheap way of owning a car? Still think it's worth getting it done each year. |
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17th May 2018 1:08pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7905 
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I tend to agree with Scott. Whilst the MOT should be different for 40yo vehicles so they don't have to pass the same emissions, I believe they should still be tested for general roadworthiness? James
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17th May 2018 1:23pm |
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| Intercept Member Since: 27 Feb 2017 Location: Suffolk Posts: 587
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Agreed - that's why I'm going to continue to get mine tested. ~£55 for a recognised 3rd Party inspection is a good deal.
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17th May 2018 1:23pm |
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| Gareth Member Since: 12 Dec 2011 Location: Bramhall Posts: 1102 
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My local garage who has mot tested my series 2a for the past 23 years have said they will let me put it up on their ramps and give it an independent inspection for half of the test fee. Seems a good idea to me. 2021 Defender 110 X-Dynamic HSE D300 MHEV
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17th May 2018 1:31pm |
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