As a company that deals with “Classic Land Rovers”, many of which are classed as “Historic Vehicles” and some which are even MOT exempt – we are often frustrated by the confusion and often lack of information that is readily available.

As there have been some recent changes, we thought that it would be a good opportunity to explain some of the recent regulation changes.

MOT EXEMPT

Since 30th September 2013, motor cars, motorcycles and light goods vehicles manufactured or registered before 1960 will be exempt from the mandatory MOT testing.

The Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) will continue to offer tests on a voluntary basis, but only at the request of the vehicle owner.

ROAD TAX EXEMPT

Currently (22nd March 2014) – vehicles manufactured prior to 1st January 1973 are exempt from road tax (vehicle tax) and are classified as “Historic Vehicles”

You (currently) still have to display a disc – but it is supplied free of charge.

As announced in the 2013 budget, as from 1st April 2014 – vehicles manufactured prior to 1st January 1974 will become exempt.

The 2014 budget announced that the “Tax Exemption” will become “a rolling 40 years” – so that in April 2015 – vehicles manufactured prior to 1st January 1975 will become exempt.

If you have any questions relating to a vehicle being tax, or MOT exempt – please feel free to call one of our sales staff who will be happy to advise.

END OF THE ROAD FOR THE PAPER TAX DISC

After 93 years, the paper tax disc that we currently display in the windscreen will be scrapped in October (2014).

You will still be required to pay the appropriate fee – but you will no longer be issued with a paper disc.

Some of the other changes announced are that the current surcharge (10%) for purchasing a 6 month disc, will be reduced to 5%.

Also, owners will be able to pay for the tax monthly by direct debit (subject to a 5% surcharge).

A less publicised aspect, is that the “paperless” tax disc will become “Non transferable” – so when a car is sold – the seller will have to “cash in” any unexpired road tax, and the new owner will be responsible for applying for new road tax.

 

 

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