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Apologies, I was indeed wrong on the rear seatbelts. The MOT manual for passenger vehicles, motor caravans and ambulances with up to 8 seats states: If first used before 1 Janury 1965 - no seatbelts needed. For vehicles with ULW<2540kg: If first used before 1 April 1981, drivers and specified front seat passengers need a belt which restrains the upper part of the body. No other belts needed. For vehicles first used before 1 April 1987: drivers and specified front passengers need a 3 point belt; other front passengers need either a 3 point belt or a lap belt or a disabled persons belt; no other belts needed. Otherwise: With 1 or 2 forward facing seats behind the drivers seat: drivers and specified front passengers need a 3 point belt; other front passengers need either a 3 point belt or a lap belt or a disabled persons belt; in forward facing rear seats either a 3 point inertia reel belt in one seat or a lap belt in both seats or a 3 point belt in both seats or a disabled person's belt in both seats. If more than 2 forward facing seats behind the drivers seat:  drivers and specified front passengers need a 3 point belt; other front passengers need either a 3 point belt or a lap belt or a disabled persons belt; in forward facing rear seats, either a 3 point inertia reel belt on an outboard seat plus a 3 point static or inertia reel belt, lap belt, disabled person's belt or child restraint for at least one other seat, OR a static 3 point belt for one seat and a disabled person's belt or child restraint for at least one other seat, OR a 3 point belt, lap belt, disabled person's belt or child restraint to each seat If ULW is >2540kg and first used before 1 October 1988 - no seatbelts needed. If ULW is >2540kg and has 1 or 2 forward facing seats behind the drivers seat, then: the driver & specified front passenger needs a 3 point belt; other front passengers need either a 3 point belt or a lap belt or a disabled persons belt; in forward facing rear seats either a 3 point inertia reel belt in one seat or a lap belt in both seats or a 3 point belt in both seats or a disabled person's belt in both seats. http://www.motuk.co.uk/manual_530.htm

If the vehicle was manufactured before 1 January 1973 it is not required to have rear seat belts. For information, the age related items are as follows: LICENSE PLATE: If the vehicle was manufactured before 1 January 1973 it may have registration plates displaying white, grey or silver characters on a black background. VIN: If the vehicle was first used before 1 August 1980, there is no Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) HORN: If the vehicle was first used before 1 August 1973, the horn does not have to be continuous or uniform, and it may be harsh or grating. HAZARD LIGHTS: If the vehicle was first used before 1 April 1986, the vehicle is not required to have Hazard Lights, which should only be tested if fitted. REAR FOG LAMP: If the vehicle was first used before 1 April 1980, the vehicle is not required to have a rear fog lamp. REAR SEAT BELTS: If the vehicle was manufactured before 1 January 1973 it is not required to have rear seat belts. FRONT SEAT BELTS: If the vehicle was manufactured before 1 January 1965 it is not required to have 3 point front seatbelts. WING MIRRORS: If the vehicle was first used before 1 August 1978, it is only required to have ONE mirror from the following: an interior mirror, OR an exterior mirror fitted to the offside, OR an exterior mirror fitted to the nearside. CATALYTIC CONVERTOR: If the vehicle was manufactured before 1 August 1992, it is not required to have a catalytic convertor. CHILDREN AND SEATBELTS: If your vehicle doesn’t have seat belts, for example it’s a classic car, you aren’t allowed to carry any children under 3 years old in it. Children over 3 are only allowed to sit in the back seats. These rules only apply if your vehicle was originally made without seat belts.

(whistle) deliberate error on the %, honest! (whistle)

Thanks! She's now MOT'd and running nicely. Nice daily driver. New carpets should be here soon, then she'll be well Gucci. At some point I'll do a halogen conversion on the headlamps and do an unleaded conversion on the head, and she'll be perfick. So now just waiting for RBRR2014 registration to start. Mad? Yup. &#128518;

I'm in the process of prepping my car. New to Club Triumph (and to classic car ownership) and would love to do the RBRR 2014 in my 1500 FWD. Just had the bodywork done. Currently working on the engine and the carpeting.

Hiya There is an advert in the latest TDC magazine for a supplier of stainless steel exhaust systems - Steve Waldenberg in Leeds, steve@cpsairedale.co.uk - the advert lists £245 for a 1300 FWD incl. VAT and delivery within the UK.