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spy:
The MOT test has just got more ridiculous.  The latest special notice sent to test stations states a change in testing rules for number plates.  It states:

On vehicles first registered on or after 1st september 2001, check that the registration plates:

a, Display the name and postcode of the supplying outlet
b, display a BSAU 14d marking
c, do not display a honeycomb or similar effect background

Failure to meet these requirements is a reason for failure.  

If you have a motor that is 51plate or newer, your car may fail on this!  

Utter tripe if you ask me.  I can understand them failing odd fonts, italics etc or silly colours but not having a postcode of supplier on?    

Its hardly safety related is it?

karlo:
a, Display the name and postcode of the supplying outlet

So they can trace plates back to who made them, stops people making plates that have altered numbers to make names. (they just sell them as show plates)

b, display a BSAU 14d marking

So they cost more?

c, do not display a honeycomb or similar effect background

Honeycomb backgrounds used to be legal.

V8MoneyPit:
Our 51 Freelander has just passed it's test today with umarked plates. They are an 'A' prefix reg number, but it should still apply because it was originally registered as a 51.

spy:
Good luck?  MOT tester taking a chance and using the dreaded common sense?  Either way, it should have failed!

Keri:
I thought A and C were always thr case lol

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