Supporting MOT testing stations who are familiar with older
vehicles like our classic MGs makes sense - they will know the
exemptions that apply to MGBGTV8s and RV8s without the need
to spend time looking them up. Also the staff at testing stations
that welcome classic cars tend to have a respect for well maintained
examples and treat them with care. They are often small garages
and they need our continued support.
Let us have the names of good MOT test garages. If V8 enthusiasts
have a favourite garage that gives a good MOT testing service
and has a real feel and understanding for classic MGs, why not
post the name, location (including a postcode) and contacts
(telephone and any website address) as a posting on the V8 Bulletin
Board so fellow members near you will be able to support that
"classic car friendly" MOT test garage? We will post
them on a webpage on the V8 website and pass their details to
the FBHVC so they can be added to their list as well.
V8BB
See our NEWS
item on MOT testing. More
FBHVC
news items on MOT testing stations. More
FBHVC list of recommended garages for MOT tests. More
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Supporting
MOT testing stations who understand the particular needs
of classic car enthusiasts
J&P
Motors
126-128 High Street
Hampton
Surrey TW12 2ST
Tel: 0208 941 9846
They are in NE Surrey not far from the north side
of Hampton Court bridge, just west of Kingston upon
Thames.
Recommended: Victor Smith |
A
small roadside garage that specialises in MOT testing
and is run by a friendly team is J & P Motors
in Hampton . One of the team is restoring an MGB
Roadster and they treat my MGBGTV8 and a 20 year
old Volvo 940 SET Estate with real care. You book
in for a time slot and can wait while the test is
carried out. They have always run on time, are most
helpful and they know the test regulations applying
to older cars. They clearly are pleased to see a
good MG in their testing bay. |
Langor
Bridge Garage
Fakenham
Norfolk NR21 0WL
Tel: 01328 888011
Just outside Fakenham on the main A1067 Norwich
road.
Recommended: Geoffrey Philip Coley |
My
choice of MOT garage is Langor Bridge Garage just
outside Fakenham in Norfolk. The Owner is Neville
Drewery and he drives a Ford GT (GT40 recreation)
with a 600bhp engine! The brake tester is very modern
and doesn't use the dreaded rollers. They have a
wealth of experience in classic and sporting cars.
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Tracks
of Taunton
Blagdon Hill Garage
Taunton TA3 7SG
Tel: 01823 421606
Recommended: Ralph Coulson
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What
a Good Idea. The MOT Test Station I use and can
recommend is Tracks of Taunton. You can book in
and wait for your car to be tested. The waiting
area is comfortable and has free (?) coffee or tea,
all for £34:99. The test is conducted professionally
and fairly, usually by the same examiner for the
MG. He always has time for a comment on the car
and seems to take a genuine interest. I have no
commercial interest in this business - just a satisfied
customer. |
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