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Jon w



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Wales 1991 Defender 90 200 Tdi HT Epsom Green
MOT exempt vehicles
I have a Series 2 which can technically be classed as MOT exempt. Where do insurance companies stand with this? Do you still need to take it for an MOT to be covered? As a lot of policies state MoT and road worthy condition

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Jon
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Slideywindows



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It shouldn't make any difference.

It didn't for mine.

The reason is that you are still under a legal obligation to keep the vehicle roadworthy even without an MOT.

MOT or no MOT, if it isn't roadworthy and you have an accident, guess what will happen...... Shocked


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blackwolf



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I don't think an insurance company can insist on an MOT if one is not legally required.

It's never been an issue with any of my MOT-exempt vehicles.

As noted above if used on the road it must still be roadworthy, i.e., in a condition in which it would pass an MOT anyway.
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If it's MOT exempt that doesn't really make a difference to insurance - but your car must remain roadworthy to be on the roads.

So as above, MOT or MOT exempt, it's your responsibility to make sure it's roadworthy - there's information on the gov.uk website regarding this. I.e. if you have an accident caused by the fact that your car was not in a safe condition then the insurers may refuse a claim.

The gov website explains things that need to be checked, many opt for a voluntary check at a garage (no necessarily an MOT) but just for piece of mind - which is wise but not a requirement if MOT exempt.

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