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[New game mini]

Hi folks
The dreaded MOT is due in 4 weeks and my battery box is in a bit of a mess rust wise. I'm confident that it can safely hold the weight of the 075 battery and I can confidently poke at it with my finger without it going through but it does have a tiiiny hole in it and looks rusty. Will this be an instant MOT failure? How easy are battery boxes to replace or Can I just weld a plate to the bottom? (Rest of boot floor is rust free) Of course ideally I want it sorted properly but I was hoping to lob him through his MOT before starting any bodywork. Wishful thinking perhaps!
Any advice appreciated.

Jamie

Edited by New game mini, 04 September 2015 - 03:19 PM.

[nelo36]

hi jamie

is in in the batt tray or boot floor where the hole is?

regards lee

[ChopperHarris]

To get through the MOT I would show willing and wirebrush/treat/paint the box inside and out. They are not allowed to remove the battery, so concentrate on the underside.
Once you get the mot you can finish at your leisure

[New game mini]

hi jamie
is in in the batt tray or boot floor where the hole is?
regards lee

Hi Lee, the hole is in the box the battery sits in. I don't have a battery box liner or anything like that.
Cheers

[New game mini]

Awesome, I didn't realise they wouldn't remove the battery (although in hindsight that seems pretty obvious!) I can make it look pretty enough to pass I think and I know it's safe at the mo.
Cheers!

[alex-95]

As above wire brush it, bit of kurust, and a lick of paint sealing up the holes. The mot man can't move or stick a screwdriver in to see if it's rusty.