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Re: Smart MR2 conversion
I tried to find some information on it but it was quite hard to find. It seems Mini's, especially the Z cars ones are talking about it a fair bit.
It does seem a pain to go through. If they do find out it hasn't been re-registered, then they can crush the car. The only way they would find out though is if an MOT tester noticed it.
I don't know if the fact the engine code comes from an MR2 will flag anything up when you notify them of the change of engine number, as they must realize that a change in engine could mean a change of other parts too.
I think "Radically altered vehicles" is a new thing that's only come out in the last couple of years and I don't think it matters how long between each modification, it's all to do with what the end result turns out to be.
It's a pain that they have bought it out. For me the main annoyance is the registration number. The SVA I imagine would be easy to pass as the car has probably passed similar tests before it was bought to market. It would probably just be a case of making sure the modification work done is structurally sound. I'm also unsure of how they'll sort out the tax band. I think they'll probably use the pre 2001 system of two set rates, under 1549cc and over.
And Ian, I'll send you an email.
I tried to find some information on it but it was quite hard to find. It seems Mini's, especially the Z cars ones are talking about it a fair bit.
It does seem a pain to go through. If they do find out it hasn't been re-registered, then they can crush the car. The only way they would find out though is if an MOT tester noticed it.
I don't know if the fact the engine code comes from an MR2 will flag anything up when you notify them of the change of engine number, as they must realize that a change in engine could mean a change of other parts too.
I think "Radically altered vehicles" is a new thing that's only come out in the last couple of years and I don't think it matters how long between each modification, it's all to do with what the end result turns out to be.
It's a pain that they have bought it out. For me the main annoyance is the registration number. The SVA I imagine would be easy to pass as the car has probably passed similar tests before it was bought to market. It would probably just be a case of making sure the modification work done is structurally sound. I'm also unsure of how they'll sort out the tax band. I think they'll probably use the pre 2001 system of two set rates, under 1549cc and over.
And Ian, I'll send you an email.
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