There has been much publicity recently about the changes in MOT legislation, and that cars over 40 years of age will no longer require their annual test. This brings the requirements in line with the European standards and has been made on the basis of two assumptions: (1) That the test is less relevant to older vehicles as it is geared more towards more modern ones, and (2) That classic cars are generally the pride and joy of their owners, and therefore subject to more regul