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MOT
exemption explained
A concise article for owners of classic MGs which are 40 years
old or more who may be uncertain over matters relating to MOT
exemption eligibility or the procedure and timing for applications
for MOT exemption. 190211 More |
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VED
(Road Tax) exemption explained
A concise article for owners of classic MGs which are 40 years
old or more who may be uncertain over matters relating to VED
exemption eligibility or the procedure and timing for applications
for VED exemption. 190211
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VED
exempt classics being pulled over by police for having no MOT
The FBHVC has issued advice after it emerged that some police
are stopping some owners of classic cars more than 40 years
old for appearing not to have a valid MOT. As DVLA keep no record
that a vehicle has been declared exempt, police cannot confirm
that is the case when they see a vehicle on the road. FBHVC
were informed that police were told to assume a car was exempt
unless there was evidence otherwise, but there have been press
reports to the contrary. See our recommended precaution.
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Number
of classic car MOT tests fall
The number of MOTs taken by classic cars eligible for "Historic"
status has dropped by 49% comparing the test taken in June 2018
with 2017. These figures were obtained by Classic Car Weekly
from the DfT and reported in the lead article in latest issue
of Classic Car Weekly out yesterday. 180823
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Extraordinary
development with the MOT exemption procedures
An addendum issued by the FBHVC notes the authorities concerned
in managing the MOT exemption changes have been told to devise
a system that complies with the EU directive but costs the minimum
and creates the least disruption. It seems the DfT would have
preferred a straight 40 year cut-off date despite having issued
detailed "Substantial Change Guidance" just a few
months ago. 180628 More |
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MOTs
for pre-1978 classics are not changing
The good news is the agency (DVSA) in charge of MOT testing
says owners of pre-1978 classics won't be subjected to the tougher
new rules if they want to continue with voluntary annual MOT
tests. This news comes only four days before the new MOT rules
come in together with the MOT exemption arrangements, both on
20th May 2018. 180516
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Updated
DVLA Form V112 awaited
Form V112 is used the make the declaration a vehicle is exempt
from MOT when the car is retaxed. For a VED exempt car shown
as "Historic" on the V5C the car is "retaxed"
at the NIL value VED rate. We understand the Form V112 is being
updated to include the MOT exemption declaration for vehicles
40 years old and should be available on the GOV.UK website by
20th May 2018. 180509
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FBHVC
clarifications on the DfT Substantial Change Guidance &
MOT Exempt Vehicles
The FBHVC has released clarifications on the DfT: Substantial
Change Guidance and on the MOT exemption procedure. It's fair
to say those clarifications need very careful reading but it
is particularly interesting to see how the DVLA will update
its MOT records.. 180427
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MOT
rule changes from 20th May 2018
The MOT test will change on 20th May 2018 with new defect types,
stricter rules for diesel car emissions, and some vehicles over
40 years old becoming MOT exempt. The way that the MOT test
works in England, Scotland and Wales will change from Sunday
20th May 2018. You can be fined up to £1,000 for driving
a vehicle without a valid MOT. 180410
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Update
on substantial change, VHI and MOT exemption declarations
The MOT exemption is available to any vehicle which qualifies
as a VHI: essentially it was manufactured or registered for
the first time at least 40 years previously, is of a type no
longer in production, has been historically preserved or maintained
in its original state and has not undergone substantial changes
in the technical characteristics of its main components in the
last 30 years. Full briefing & flowcharts. 180403
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Support
with DfT Guidance, VHI and MOT exemption self declaration
Should V8 Register members wish to discuss any matter relating
to the DfT Guidance or VHI eligibility and any issues and concerns
with self declaring a 40 year old MGBV8 as a MOT exempt vehicle,
do contact the V8 Registrar for assistance. 180403
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Timing
issues: MOT exemption self declaration when retaxing a VED exempt
car
The chart illustrates how a MOT exempt vehicle self declaration
has to be made with an application to retax a VED exempt car.
180403 Flowchart
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MOT
exemption flowchart
The chart illustrates the steps in the procedure for assessing
substantial change, VHI status and whether to make an MOT exempt
vehicle self declaration. 180403
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MOT
exemption for Vehicles of Historic Interest - two page article
A concise two page article on MOT exemption for VHIs which clarifies
"the new MOT exemption arrangement is one of three entirely
separate matters concerning historic vehicles, which thankfully
will stay separate as none of them affect each other at all".
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DfT:
Substantial Change Guidance & FBHVC's advice
A slightly revised guidance document with some useful notes
with advice from the FBHVC. 180228
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DfT
stance on MOT test relief for new and classic cars
The lead news item in this week's issue of the popular newspaper,
Classic Car Weekly, reports on the response to the DfT's decisions
on MOT relief for new and classic cars. 180201
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VED
exemption flowchart
The chart takes you through the procedure to establish whether
your vehicle is eligible for a road tax class change from "Private"
to "Historic" on the V5C and then VED exempt. The
flowchart is included for information. 180117
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MOT
exemption and substantially modified cars
Two announcements from the DfT are of particular interest to
classic car enthusiasts: MOT exemption for cars 40 years and
older which secure Vehicle of Historic Interest (VHI) status
but also cars 40 years and older where modifications have been
made more than 30 years ago will also be eligible for VHI status
and MOT exemption. 180104
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Keep
TABS on your MOT exempt MGBGTV8
From 20th May 2018 vehicles more than 40 years old will be eligible
for exemption from the annual MOT test. However many classic
car enthusiasts feel continuing to have an MOT test or a voluntary
test by an experienced MOT tester will be a useful check to
ensure the car is roadworthy and safe. 180107
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