Hi been looking at the new MOT rules for may, does a kit car need a reversing light from that date? not on GOV site thanks.
Mine passed three previous MOT's without one, it was last tested in Oct 17.
I hope the rules have not changed.
[Edited on 24-3-18 by Slater]
That's what I have been told but cant find anything about it, my car needs mot in may will get it done before, will ask at mot station, thought I may get my answer on here very clever guys and gals.
New rules come in 20th may reverse lights are part ot the mot for cars reg 1st sept 2009 onwards
[Edited on 24/3/18 by ian locostzx9rc2]
Many thanks for that, mine is ok reg in 2000.
A "Q" plated car shouldn't need one regardless of year of reg.
Unless they're changing the "Q" plate rules too!
Who knows about the Q plate they do what they want with new rules? mine will be ok Stuart Taylor P reg 2000 built.
From the May 2018 amended MOT manual:
6. Vehicle ‘first used’ Dates - Application of Test Criteria
b. Vehicles having a Q plate registration when presented for MOT are to be treated as follows:
• for emission purposes only, they are to be considered as first used before 1 August 1975
• for all other testing purposes they are to be considered as being first used on 1 January 1971
Glad I went for a Q plate in 2013 
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Originally posted by 40inches
Glad I went for a Q plate in 2013
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Originally posted by 40inches
Glad I went for a Q plate in 2013
Yeah You wouldnt want to need to wire in a reverse light - i mean who can possible imagine doing that?!?!
, my concern is more aimed at emissions.
Q plate or not, I suspect that regarding the MOT, if it's fitted then it must work.
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Originally posted by 40inches
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Originally posted by loggyboy
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Originally posted by 40inches
Glad I went for a Q plate in 2013
Yeah You wouldnt want to need to wire in a reverse light - i mean who can possible imagine doing that?!?!
I have a reverse light smartarse
