28 replies to this topic

[rod998]

i have fitted a set of classic low back cobra style seats...the original seats had headrests and were quite a bit bigger. the cobra ones a quite a bit smaller with no headrests.
i heard that if the original seats had headrests then any replacement seats will also have to have them to pass an MOT?
does anyone know if this is the case.....!?!

[*DJH*]

put it this way, If the low back ones were illegal, they wouldn't be selling them

[mini_kel]

I don`t think the MOT tester will notice to be honest!!

[Bungle]

if your mini came out of the factory with head rests then its going to need them at MOT time

[Dan]

If the low back ones were illegal, they wouldn't be selling them

Stoopid comment of the week award perhaps....

[tomzo22]

Really? I actually cant believe this is true! Anyone know why you have to have them?

[Phaeton]

if your mini came out of the factory with head rests then its going to need them at MOT time

And your reference for this is?

Alan...

[Broomer]

Really? I actually cant believe this is true! Anyone know why you have to have them?

reduce whiplash?

[Bungle]

if your mini came out of the factory with head rests then its going to need them at MOT time

And your reference for this is?

Alan...

MOT fail for mum's metro

[Phaeton]

if your mini came out of the factory with head rests then its going to need them at MOT time

And your reference for this is?

Alan...

MOT fail for mum's metro

Strange having read the MOT manual I can find no reference to it at all.

Alan...

[Broomer]

if your mini came out of the factory with head rests then its going to need them at MOT time

And your reference for this is?

Alan...

MOT fail for mum's metro

Strange having read the MOT manual I can find no reference to it at all.

Alan...

tis true, bungle speaks the truth, ive read it some where before aswell, depends on how strict the mot tester is.

[cambiker71]

if your mini came out of the factory with head rests then its going to need them at MOT time

And your reference for this is?

Alan...

MOT fail for mum's metro

They had your pants down if they failed it for not having head rests, it'll fail if the seat back can't be secured in an upright position, or it's insecurely fitted, for example it is only bolted in using the two front mounting with nothing to hold the back bits (unless it's an early one which was like that from the factory) But not having head rests is NOT an MOT reason for rejection, I'm an MOT tester before we get the usual made up answers telling me i'm wrong.

[rod998]

so can i take it that the seats should pass even if they dont have headrests!?!

[cambiker71]

so can i take it that the seats should pass even if they dont have headrests!?!

Yes, exactly, so long as it's fitted properly, and in good condition it'll be fine at a reputable MOT centre, classic low back seats are fine, but i stress, fitted securely as i've seen some horrendous attempts. If in doubt make sure they have been fitted using at the very least the original 3 mounting points (two front to crossmember and the latch on to the rail beside the floor tunnel) hope this helps

[rod998]

yeah, makes things clearer! they are mounted on new frame to the 2 front mounting points and the locking rail at the rear, hope this will be alright!
thanks for your help mate!