Final MOT?

[blakeyboy]

So many people on here have R4s that have had major work.
The MOT rules say that you can't get MOT exempt status if big parts have been changed in the last 30 years,
or so it seems, reading official bunf online.

Have I got this right, and if so, how do you all get MOT exempt status?
Do all the major repairs like new chassis or engine changes just go unmentioned?

My old crate (1983) is due her last MOT in March, and after that I'd like to apply for exemption....

b

 

[Andy McGhee]

Have you seen this page on 'Substantial change criteria'?

Historic (classic) vehicles: MOT exemption criteria

www.gov.uk

 

[André4Renaults]

The M.O.T. exemption applies to vehicles over 40 years old, so your 4 would qualify after its next M.O.T. However.... I am one of many who doesn't agree with the exemption, since I am of the opinion that ALL vehicles used on the public highway, should be subject to an M.O.T. inspection appropriate to the vehicle's age. I would therefore suggest you'd be well advised to continue to have the car tested, in order to allow an independent opinion as to its roadworthiness and to inform you of anything that may need attention.

Sorry if this sounds a little pompous, but in my opinion this M.O.T. exemption is not altogether a "good thing"!

 

[edwin]

 

[blakeyboy]

The M.O.T. exemption applies to vehicles over 40 years old, so your 4 would qualify after its next M.O.T. However.... I am one of many who doesn't agree with the exemption, since I am of the opinion that ALL vehicles used on the public highway, should be subject to an M.O.T. inspection appropriate to the vehicle's age. I would therefore suggest you'd be well advised to continue to have the car tested, in order to allow an independent opinion as to its roadworthiness and to inform you of anything that may need attention.

Sorry if this sounds a little pompous, but in my opinion this M.O.T. exemption is not altogether a "good thing"!

Absolutely agree. Not pompous at all, in my opinion.

I remember, years ago, going and having my old BMW 2002's MOT'd, and the one time, the bloke put her up on the hoist, and handed me the inspection lamp. Then he went and put the kettle on.
As he handed me the mug, he lowered the ramp, saying " I know, I should have looked, but I know what you're like- the slightest problem will be gone by next week'.....!

I can't drive with the tiniest of creaks or tapping or clonking.....the brakes should be smack on, so you could do
an emergency stop from 100 mph, in a dead straight line, without your hands on the wheel.
You can do that when you rebuild the brakes on quality vehicles.....

 

[malcolm]

So many people on here have R4s that have had major work.
The MOT rules say that you can't get MOT exempt status if big parts have been changed in the last 30 years,
or so it seems, reading official bunf online.

Have I got this right, and if so, how do you all get MOT exempt status?
Do all the major repairs like new chassis or engine changes just go unmentioned?

My old crate (1983) is due her last MOT in March, and after that I'd like to apply for exemption....

b

The MOT exemption comes with tax exemption and historic vehicle status. https://www.gov.uk/historic-vehicles

 

[edwin]

The rules state that you can replace parts that wear our, you can repair, but you cant change the spec of the car. You cant put a Jag V12 in place of the 845cc engine. You couldn't put a range rover 4x4 system under a R4n body. Thats changing the vehicle's specification, which is government type approved.

 

[blakeyboy]

Damn damn damn that's my secret Jag V12 4x4 in an F6 project scuppered...how did you know?????

 

[edwin]

great idea though !!!

 

[Eccles60]

The M.O.T. exemption applies to vehicles over 40 years old, so your 4 would qualify after its next M.O.T. However.... I am one of many who doesn't agree with the exemption, since I am of the opinion that ALL vehicles used on the public highway, should be subject to an M.O.T. inspection appropriate to the vehicle's age. I would therefore suggest you'd be well advised to continue to have the car tested, in order to allow an independent opinion as to its roadworthiness and to inform you of anything that may need attention.

Sorry if this sounds a little pompous, but in my opinion this M.O.T. exemption is not altogether a "good thing"!

I wholeheartedly agree, well said.