new minor rsa477

[highland morris]

well after reciving this months minor matters i have just purchased another minor which was advertised in the mag vehicle rsa477 drove the 300 miles had alook and was amazed at the condition bought it i was told that it was in his garage for 1year off the road but is like new was abit stuck though as couldnot get a trailor anywhere so i insured the car through footman james being a club member and after the last owner telling me its just had a full engine rebuild befor taken of the road due to him buying anew car i was a bit naughty and thought well its insured i dont need a mot as its 1959 only there was no tax i couldnt help myself and couldnt face driving all the way home without it and coming back down for it so i just jamp in and set off without fail i arrived home and am delighted i have also just found another car 1955 split screen but cant have them all lol will upload pics soon

[Sparticus]

Good effort! your commitment to saving the earth by minimizing fuel costs is inspiring ;)

[highland morris]

why thanks i do try lol

[customjob]

If the car is pre 1960 and has no current MoT, Then to get the exemption you must have an MoT carried out. You will then get your exemption when your new current MoT runs out in 2014.

[IaininTenbury]

That would seem a sensible way of doing it, but no, it appears you can tax any old piece of junk as long as you insure it, or at least you can online....
I've just taxed a very shoddy A30 that was last on the road in the early 80's just to prove the point (No I'm not going to use it, it has no brakes!) and a convertible conversion that was last taxed and tested in 2005 (I did then take it for a test to prove that it is ok)...
This is really so wrong.....

[bmcecosse]

Yes - that is the case indeed. Madness! I'm still searching for the log book for my old 1959 Mini with the valuable Reg number...

[IaininTenbury]

Ah, I did read somewhere that to transfer a registration you need to have the car tested just to prove the car exists, so if thats right you'll need to find and restore the Mini as well....

[XWL61]

The following extract from a letter sent to car clubs by the DVLA on Nov 7th indicates that you dont need to have a valid Mot before you can become exempt. All you need to do is sign a V112.

I am writing to notify you of a change in legislation that may impact a number of your
members. From 18 November 2012, vehicles manufactured before 1 January 1960 will
become exempt from the requirements to have a mandatory MoT test. I can confirm that
these vehicles will still be required to be in a roadworthy condition when used on a public
road. Keepers of pre-1960 vehicles will still be able to take a voluntary MoT test at all
approved testing stations if they wish to do so.

This means that on or after 18 November 2012, keepers of vehicles who need to tax their
pre-1960 vehicle(s) will not need to produce a valid MOT pass certificate when applying
for a tax disc. Any application to tax via the Post Office or Local Office will require a
completed V112 (Declaration of exemption from MoT testing) where the customer declares
that their vehicle is exempt. In addition, the DVLA electronic vehicle licensing system will
enable customers with pre-1960 vehicles to tax without a MoT from 18 November 2012.

This exemption will also apply to vehicles where a date of manufacture is not on the Driver
and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) system, but the date of registration is recorded as
being on or before 7 January 1960. We also apply this policy to the qualification criteria for
the pre-1973 Vehicle Excise Duty exemption.

My insurance company (Peter James) did not require me to Mot my car before insuring it. The onus of roadworthyness is with me.

Andy

[XWL61]

I forgot to include a later paragraph in the same letter that prevents Mr McEcosse from booking a round the world cruise on the proceeds from the sale of his 1959 Mini log book

I can confirm that the Agency will continue to allow pre-1960 vehicles to either transfer or
retain their registration mark using the current cherished transfer scheme provided a
voluntary MoT has been passed. This is to ensure that vehicles are still in existence and
prevent potential fraudulent claims for attractive marks.

[JOWETTJAVELIN]

Highland Morris I hope that you took it very easy and didn't drive above 40 MPH with this car having had a rebuilt engine?

Was it properly run-in?