28 replies to this topic

[limby2000]

Why is this mini AHN636H listed as mot exempt on the dvlc database if it was made in 1969, has the laws changed?. Not been on road since 1989.

Edited by limby2000, 07 December 2016 - 08:13 PM.

[panky]

I think they've jumped the gun a bit as the legislation to make all historic vehicles MOT exempt hasn't been passed yet (or discussed I think) Forgone conclusion?

[Jordie]

Could be various reasons, depends who registered it and for what reason.

 

Some fire vehicles are exempt for example.

[limby2000]

On the logbook it listed as private/light goods. 998cc auto. I thought maybe some sort of mobility car.

[waddle]

ooh thats the dream,  anyone got a mini on an agri log book

[ryan22_lgm]

My 1961 mini is also saying MOT exempt on the dvla website !

Edited by ryan22_lgm, 07 December 2016 - 10:02 PM.

[Daz1968]

Just checked mine and both 1962 and 1968 cars are still showing as requiring an mot

[limby2000]

This is deffo puzzling, or is just a glitch?.

[whistler]

There's supposed to be a 30 year rule for exempting a classic car from an MOT test but I do believe that you have to apply for it.

[sledgehammer]

Just wondering what insurer would insure a car on the road , with no mot ?

 

would insurance be void , with no form of road worthyness test , for the vehicle

 

surely they will need a test of some sort - probably costing as much as a MOT ?

[limby2000]

All car,s prior to 1960 are already mot exempt, are the difficult to get insurance for? Do they still need a roadworthy test?.

[gazza82]

I know people with 1950's Classics, no mots and no problem insuring them. Although some companies do have mileage limits so if you use it as a daily-driver you might need to get an mot.

[Its a min]

Here's the answer:

 

https://www.gov.uk/historic-vehicles

[62S]

Here's the answer:

 

https://www.gov.uk/historic-vehicles

That's not the answer.

 

Many post 1960 cars that have not been used for a good number of years are now coming up as 'MOT Exempt' on the DVLA site. A mate of mine has this with his 1970 Mk 3 Cooper S and another with his 1972 Triumph Vitesse - both have been off the road at least 15 years but have up to date V5C's.

 

Has anyone tried to tax one online?

[limby2000]

Very intriguing, i guess if you have current insurance cover and its reg,ed in your name the dvlc computer would surely give you tax as it will tick all boxes.