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[Elite Pete]

I need to collect a car and have 2 options. Its got no MOT because its had a slight bump and has been written off, only damage is to the bumper and headlight. The cheapest option would be for me to get the train to pick it up taking a headlight with me, fitting the headlight then driving to the nearest MOT station for a test. If it fails am I legally ok to drive it home? Forgot to add its about 160 miles away

[Del Boy]

Nothing in the law states a distance, to be honest Pete I'd do it. A lot of people won't agree but, I would. You're legally covered taking a car away to a place of repair as well.

[aaronjb]

Has it got no MOT because the old one has expired, or has it got no MOT because the old one has been invalidated, the car legally written off and marked as un-roadworthy and in need of a VIC check after the new MOT before being legal again?

I think the answer to that would make a big difference..

[Elite Pete]

Has it got no MOT because the old one has expired, or has it got no MOT because the old one has been invalidated, the car legally written off and marked as un-roadworthy and in need of a VIC check after the new MOT before being legal again?

I think the answer to that would make a big difference..

Its a Cat D so doesn't need a VIC check, its just run out

[aaronjb]

Then I suspect you'd be alright 'chancing your arm', so to speak

[tigers_gonads]

Book a mot near your place then drive it back 

Just make sure your insured and get back well before dark 

[tunnie]

Does your insurance state it needs to have a valid MOT? 

Guess you could book it into your local MOT station and drive it back, depends who/if you get pulled over. 

160 miles is a bit far to chance it 

[Elite Pete]

The other alternative is to tow it back but thats also illegal plus I can get the train for £24 which is a lot cheaper than fuel these days

[The Red Baron]

The other alternative is to tow it back but thats also illegal plus I can get the train for £24 which is a lot cheaper than fuel these days

have the regs changed?. i thought if you was on a solid bar you was ok?.

[tunnie]

The other alternative is to tow it back but thats also illegal plus I can get the train for £24 which is a lot cheaper than fuel these days

have the regs changed?. i thought if you was on a solid bar you was ok?.

No MOT, so guessing not tax?

Was there not some rule where the wheels not must be touching the road? 

[Elite Pete]

The other alternative is to tow it back but thats also illegal plus I can get the train for £24 which is a lot cheaper than fuel these days

have the regs changed?. i thought if you was on a solid bar you was ok?.

No MOT, so guessing not tax?

Was there not some rule where the wheels not must be touching the road? 

Yep, plus towing an Omega with an Omega is a no no as well even though i've done it loads of times but the more I do it the more chance I have of being caught and i've had a clean licence for over 25 years

[Del Boy]

If it's taxed and you've got insurance, I'd drive it home, even if it fails, you're covered, it doesn't mention distance from what I can see, so it's not illegal, if it's not illegal, you can't in trouble for it .

[Elite Pete]

If it's taxed and you've got insurance, I'd drive it home, even if it fails, you're covered, it doesn't mention distance from what I can see, so it's not illegal, if it's not illegal, you ant in trouble for it .

No tax either but i've got a beer mat I can put in the window

[Crazycarzowner]

I think this question has been asked before Pete, there is no set rule that states how far you can drive the car to the Pre-booked MOT station. But that said IF, (and I'm playing devils advocate here) you have a RTC and regardless of whos fault it was, the car you were driving was seized for examination and found to be substandard in any way you could end up in trouble. Only stating this as I've seen it happen first hand very recently in fact - Car travelling from Warrington to whitehaven & had a bump, brakes failed     . Must admit though this had been off the road for a while.

On the other hand if you take it to the nearest MOT station when you pick it up and it fails you're snookered as well!

[joshwyatt]

If it's taxed and you've got insurance, I'd drive it home, even if it fails, you're covered, it doesn't mention distance from what I can see, so it's not illegal, if it's not illegal, you ant in trouble for it .

No tax either but i've got a beer mat I can put in the window

I think the no tax is the bigger problem. They can remove the vehicle from you, if not currently taxed, whereas MOT they can just twist your ear a bit.

Get it MOT'd, and I'm happy to drive it back on Trade Plates for you. Then it's all perfectly legal