Vehicles built before 1960 will be exempt from taking the tests as of November 18th 2012. However the owners of the vehicles will still have to maintain and keep their vehicle in a safe and roadworthy condition to meet legal requirements.
Roads Minister Mr Penning said:
"We are committed to cutting out red tape which costs motorists money without providing significant overall benefits. Owners of classic cars and motorbikes tend to be enthusiasts who maintain their vehicles well – they don’t need to be told to look after them, they’re out there in all weathers checking the condition of the engine, tyres and bodywork."
"Owners of classic vehicles will still be legally required to ensure that they are safe and in a proper condition to be on the road but scrapping the MoT test for these vehicles will save motorists money."
Pre-1960 licensed vehicles make up around 0.6% of vehicles currently running on UK roads, yet only 0.03% are involved in road casualties and accidents.
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