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Can I drive a car with no MoT or tax?

My daughter has seen a car for sale, but it's off the road and is not taxed or MoT'd. How can it be legally driven to the garage to be tested?

Asked on 9 December 2013 by Steve46

Answered by Honest John
As long as it is insured it can legally be driven to a pre-booked MoT inspection. Must be pre-booked, though.
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