23 replies to this topic

[screech]

we're going to be towing my mini to and throw my garage which is about 2 miles from my house, so we can do major work which requires more than genny power and decent light to do. we're going to do it with out the engine in what ever, the brakes will always be connected!! But will i be alright without the doors?

[Jordie]

If the vehicle needs a person to control the steering, then i would suggest doors are advisable.

I think any car being towed must be road legal to mot standard, dont quote me on that tho. therefore having no doors would not be road legal.

[screech]

but those funny van things with slidey doors drive with them open...

[wobblybob]

there r different laws with delivery vans

[ian]

if i was going to do that id make sure it was dark, and get the mrs to sit in it :erm:

[minimole]

i dont think you actually need doors to be road legal just seat belts but i could be wrong

[Wiggy]

If it's only 2 miles, do it. Take a gamble. :wink:

[MiniMadMartin]

Your saying that tho. In Plymouth last week there was a mini which had The Middle section missing had no doors so how would that pass an mot?

[Steve Rowe]

try and get a A-frame very handy things these glad i bought one , try a garage near u they mite lend u one

[simong6]

if i was going to do that id make sure it was dark, and get the mrs to sit in it :erm:

the mrs? surely the mother-in-law would be a preffered option

[Jordie]

Your saying that tho. In Plymouth last week there was a mini which had The Middle section missing had no doors so how would that pass an mot?

That car will be registered as a KIT CAR or custom and subjected to a SVA test, this meaning the requirements at MOT time would differ from a standard mini.

[jimbo_edmondo]

But i thought the SVA was a lot more strict than an MOT?

[Jammy]

And if it goes on a Q plate I think you have trouble insuring it?

[Jordie]

SVA test is more like a engineers report to certify it save.

Them kitcar Seven's dont have doors, hence you can modify a car this way aslong as it passes a SVA test.

I think insurance is also higher on a Q plate.

Dont know the legalities, but just dont risk it or if you do, do it at a quiet time of day.

[Purple Tom]

But i thought the SVA was a lot more strict than an MOT?

indeed it is - I think it stands for Single Vehicle Authorisation.

My friend has an Ibex (basically a space framed Land Rover based motor), and it took 6 months and 3 SVA tests before it passed, having problems with the brake bias. I think all imports and kit cars have to undergo the test, and it explains why pretty much all kit cars are built and finished to a high standard.

In terms of towing, the vehicle has to be taxed insured and MOT'd - simple as.

If any part of the car is in contact with the road then the above applies. If its on a trailer then it becomes a 'load' and therefore can be in any state.

Regarding the doors, there is no legal requirement, but any occupant must wear a seatbelt as per UK law, and the vehicle must be safe, i.e - no sticky out bits or moving parts exposed.