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MOT for Pre 1960 vehicles to be scrapped

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In an unexpected move, the Department of Transport has announced that pre-1960 cars and bikes will no longer require a valid MOT test to be road legal.

Owners of exempted vehicles, which account for around 160,000 currently on the road, will still be legally required to ensure that they’re roadworthy, in proper condition and safe, but, from 18th November 2012, are no longer obliged to take the annual inspection.

This move comes, despite widespread resistance from the classic car world.
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Existing registered vehicles, The 8-point rule and retrospective BIVA

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It’s a well known fact that when a vehicle is modified, the changes must be notified to DVLA.

Looking at a V5c, there is a section to notify a change to the Wheelplan, Body Type, Chassis number, CC Engine etc.
What doesn’t appear on the V5c is the requirement to notify any changes to the Suspension, Axles, Steering or modifications to the body or chassis.
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