Mot test?

MULDERKE · Aug 20, 2012

Hello all.

Quick question.

Can a Freelander pass a MOT test without the prop shaft in place?

Does it have to be fitted?

Any advice welcome.

Cheers.

WLJayne · Aug 20, 2012

As far as I know, removal of the propshaft won't affect your MOT, so you should be ok.

Will.

Diesel Do · Aug 20, 2012

Yeah. Been a while since I tested but that's how I remember it!

NeilTD4 · Aug 20, 2012

Talking of MOT's, what about when they do the brake test? Shouldn't all four wheels be on rollers or the end not being tested jacked up?

Singvogel · Aug 20, 2012

According to recent information it would fail in Northern Ireland!

The brake tests for all permanent 4X4s should not be done on the rollers but on a road test with a special decelerometer (whose name I have forgotten at the minute)

I don't think that you could safely do it with one axle off the ground.

Edit - It's called a Tapley Brake Test Meter - it is contained in a box which the tester puts on the floor of the vehicle - it gives the 'g' force when braking. All testers know about it and every testing station should have one.

Singvogel.

mjrimmer · Aug 21, 2012

If it has the prop in place and you see them about to test on a rolling road then run in and tawt them.....you know what I mean.
They are are meant to use a load somthing or other normallly in a square wooden box.......all they do is driver it forwards and brake a couple of times and if the truck stops it will pass.

Singvogel · Aug 21, 2012

mjrimmer said:
If it has the prop in place and you see them about to test on a rolling road then run in and tawt them.....you know what I mean.
They are are meant to use a load somthing or other normallly in a square wooden box.......all they do is driver it forwards and brake a couple of times and if the truck stops it will pass.

The 'something or another' in the wooden box is the Tapley Brake Test Meter.

Singvogel.

sijwhite · Aug 21, 2012

Singvogel said:
The 'something or another' in the wooden box is the Tapley Brake Test Meter.

Singvogel.

crockett007 · Aug 21, 2012

Hi

For your info, I had mine tested with the prop off, they just put an 'advisory' or note to state this fact.

newcyboots · Aug 21, 2012

You wont fail the MOT, but it will be stated on the advisory sheet that the propshaft is removed

teddywood1 · Aug 21, 2012

just to let you know it is no longer just on the advisory sheet it now goes onto the computer for all to see including your insurance hope you have told them

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