SEAT BELT LAW??

Post by **annegardner** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 9:42 pm

I have jusy got a saloon first registered 12/3/65. Can anyone tell me if I need seat belts? There are none fitted and it has an MOT. I assumed there was no legal reqt then, but now I have inspected the car, there seem to be mounting points , so I am wondering if they were removed by t he previous owner, and its therefore illegal not to have them?
Thanks, Anne

Post by **alex_holden** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 10:01 pm

I think your car, like mine, was made after they started fitting mounting points, but before they were fitted as standard and before there was a legal requirement to have them. They're about £50 for a pair from the specialist suppliers.

Post by **chrisd87** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 10:16 pm

August '65 is the cut-off point as far as the MOT is concerned. It's not illegal to remove seat belts fitted to a car made before that date.

Post by **annegardner** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 10:20 pm

Thanks Alex and Chris, I am hoping so. I think having looked at the RoSPA website they were req'd as factory fittings from 1967. Can anyone else confirm?

Post by **Rasputin** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 10:36 pm

Whether they are legally required or not,I would strongly advise that you fit a pair.....!

Post by **annegardner** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 11:11 pm

Yes I will be doing so...any thoughts on which are best??

Post by **Welung666** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 2:14 am

ESM would be your best bet but make sure you state the model and year because there has been a 'thing' with seatbelts being to short!

http://www.morrisminorspares.co.uk

Post by **Kevin** » Mon Aug 21, 2006 6:32 am

there has been a 'thing' with seatbelts being to short!

Thats right the 2 doors saloons & convertibles require a longer belt due to the position of the upper mounting.