According to the MOT regulator a mirror has to be visible from the driver's seat, not distorted or damaged so as to seriously impair the driver's view to the rear.
My Mirrors glass is not broken, and is fully functional electronicaly, it got knocked off its mounting by a pheasant some time ago.
But is very secure with duck tape wrapped around the mounting. Would this cause it to fail the MOT?
2006-07-09 22:04:32 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
it will Fail... it will be classed as a dangerous item... no free re-tests anymore... and if will cost you £42 for the 2nd test.. so you could get one from ebay on the cheap.....
2006-07-09 22:15:30 · answer #1 · answered by paulrb8 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll just have to go along and find out. If it doesn't fail, then all well and good. If it does fail, then you'd have to do something about it anyway. Isn't the retest free? It's not worth stressing about. Just go.
Anyway from a stress analysis point of view - how long before the repair degrades and hits someone on the head.
Beware pheasants!! :))
2006-07-10 05:12:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In theory, yes it would fail, all parts have to be in a good working order to ensure the safe execution of any driving manoeuvre.
In reality some MOT'ers may over look it. I think you should just by a second hand one from Ebay and get them to fit it while they do the MOT
2006-07-10 07:35:46 · answer #3 · answered by Nathan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the glass is unbroken and you can still use it properly, (the tester will sit in the car and check) the it should be ok. Id replace it asap after the MOT though. The general rule of thumb is "if fitted, must work"
2006-07-16 13:45:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well when my car went in for it's MOT the garage replaced the cracked glass with a smaller one they had spare and taped it to hold it in place so that it would pass the MOT - I think it would just depend on the garage but if it's one you always use there shouldn't be a problem.
Best of Luck !
2006-07-10 05:09:53 · answer #5 · answered by barneyboomagoo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it will!!! go to an auto wrecker and get it replaced or a local dealer or automotive shop and get it replaced,it's classified as a safety item and must be in working condition.
2006-07-17 00:57:21 · answer #6 · answered by gr8leaf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on whether it is strucktuly safe or not better off find a secondhand door alot less hassle
2006-07-15 05:21:19 · answer #7 · answered by martin r 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe especially if is loose in any way as it could be classed as dangerous.
2006-07-10 05:09:54 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at first it will be ok, but as soon as the tape deteriorates it will eventually not hol up anymore
2006-07-10 05:24:51 · answer #9 · answered by kits11326 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why not ebay a new one rather cheap in most cases
2006-07-10 05:08:20 · answer #10 · answered by lucidlyinsane 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋