You can complain about an MOT test
 

Have just discovered that you can complain to the DVSA if you think you have a rogue MOT test cert. Details here: https://www.gov.uk/government/public...n-about-an-mot.
This would have been very useful for my recent purchase of the V6 which came with a 100% clear MOT but in fact was in a highly dangerous condition.
It may not bring any financial recompense but at the least should send a rocket towards the MOT test centre, and maybe stop other people suffering unnecessary pain.

hi yes hope it does send a rocket to the mot test centre they shouldnt be allowed they just earning a quick buck for nothing but they dont realise there putting peoples lives at risk ive never had a dodgy mot all the time ive been driving (36 years) i value my life and others more than a few quid ...rover 75 cdt club se

They might want to inspect your car, I have seen this before and the garage who had done the bad MOT were monitored and eventually lost there certificate.

It turns out for some traders they were doing clear MOT's but in fact most should have some advises on but others should have failed.

An MOT can only be challenged if the car is not repaired prior to the complaint being lodged

I do think it is now time for you to put this down to experience, I don't know where and who you bought the car from, but do you have any evidence the seller had colluded with the garage in terms of obtaining a "liberal" MOT certificate?

I know it is annoying to have to repair a car so soon after purchase, however it does state very clearly on each and every MOT certificate issued that this does not state the vehicle to which it applies will remain roadworthy for the duration of the validity of the certificate

Brian :D

Brian: I've never said or hinted that the seller colluded with the MOT centre. Apart from the obvious answer of incompetence I have no idea how so many glaring faults were missed. I did get on to the Essex garage very soon after but all I got was prevarication. It wasn't till maybe 10 days ago that the owner said "you should have asked us to take the car back." Well I don't think that was feasible: 150 miles away transporter - cost £200? - I've lost the car for goodness knows how long - how do I get it back?
With regard to the previous owner . . think . . . bling.

Anyway, much more importantly, when are you going to bring on The Revolution? Workers of the world unite. I'm right beside you Brother. Ye Gods we need it now.

Dave.

I haven't a clue about the last bit Dave, however if it was tested at the same station as the previous owners ZT, then all I can say is the tester needs his eyes testing..........not an advisory in sight :getmecoat:

https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/a...1&d=1548200031

https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/a...1&d=1548200044

Date tested
22 January 2018
PASS
Mileage
202,185 miles
MOT test number
6916 6879 9777
Test location
View test location
Expiry date
24 January 2019

Christopher Columbus!

enough
 

See post 16 here. https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...=290499&page=2

It's always good to hear the other side of the story........you must have spent quite some time writing that Rick :bowdown:

If it's any consolation, it's for this reason I normally scrap them rather than sell them on ;)

Brian :D

I can see why now you were debating whether or not to save that one you showed me when i came up to Newcastle a few months back.