Is reverse gear needed for an MOT ?

[tjamesbo]

Got no reverse on my W124 320TE and its going in for an autobox rebuild but has no MOT so i either book one close to the gearbox rebuilders and cancel when i arrive at the gearbox place ,or I get it MOT'd ?? and then drive it to the Gearbox rebuilder
obviously it will need a fair push to get it off the Brake test rollers and out of the test bay but is reverse working a check item ??? i suspect that the reverse lights still work
I dont think i can drive it to the gearbox rebuilder with no MOT ? not sure if there is an exemption for driving it to a place of repair repair garage ? I know you can drive it to a MOT test centre
i understand it has to be "roadworthy " even to comply with any exemptions such as driving it to a test centre
Boyd

 

[DREAMER NO2]

I dont think the test station will do the mot .Because they have to reverse the car a few times while the test is caried out .I would talk to the mot shop. And then you can explain to them, like you have done to us on here ..they might help you who knows .

 

[brandwooddixon]

I may be wrong, but I always thought that you were allowed to drive a vehicle without an MOT to and from a place of repair as long as it was prebooked.

 

[s5tuart]

Driving without an MOT | The AA

We explain the risks and penalties of driving without an MOT, and what you're allowed to do if your car fails its MOT.

www.theaa.com

 

[KennyN]

FWIW , get the car transported to the gearbox specialist or better still get them to pick it up as they must have a breakdown vehicle to pick up stranded motorists who have a failed GB.

Once the work is complete book a local MOT and drive the car from the repairers to the test centre.

K