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More information on new MoT regulations relating to vehicles over 40 years old

Author/Source: Dave Moss

11th April 2018

Ch Ch Changes…

Amidst some confusion among enthusiasts, more information has come to light about the new rules relating to MoT exemption for certain vehicles more than 40 years old, and in particular those where the date of MoT expiry does not coincide with the road tax renewal date. We have revised the text in our original article published in March, as the result of clarification by the powers that be. For more information, please read or re-read our revised text at: https://www.wheels-alive.co.uk/mot-test-all-change-for-modern-cars-and-especially-classics/

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