Cars that are more than 40 years old are road-tax and MoT exempt under government rules. Now I can understand the road-tax thing (despite the reasoning being tenuous - it would be really innovative if they applied to same rule to one's income tax after 40 years), but surely not having to obtain an MoT for an old banger is not the most sensible idea to come out of government minds?
I guess the thinking, if it can be called that, is that classic cars are loved and cherished if they're on the road at all. That may well be the case, but they might have undergone restoration by complete nonce when it comes to mechanicals or electricals. They could be be veritable death traps, for God's sake.
I've rebuilt several cars - mainly MGBs - back in the day, but I needed some professional assistance at certain stages. While I'd welded 10mm ships' plate as part of my maritime training, I'd never welded something as thin as a car panel and the techniques are completely different, especially if you do gas or spot welding.
The classic 'barn find' is a challenge even to a professional, so in the hands of an enthusiastic novice, however good his (it's invariably a he) intentions, there is a myriad of mistakes that could be made, resulting in death being unleashed on the road. Put it this way; if someone was trying to sell me a restored car, I wouldn't consider buying it without an MoT.
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theres a small catch in the no MOT, try getting insurance without one, it states the vehicle must be road worthy as well
A very valid point. I found this:
https://classiccarstory.co.uk/no-mot-for-40-year-old-vehicles-insurance-implications/
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