Registering an imported classic

[Lagerlout]

Hi all, I've just finished the restoration of my Austin-Healey which I've owned for 15 years but only had in the UK for 3 years going through a restoration. It's now ready for the road and I have the NOVA form (payment of VAT/duties) etc. I've requested a V55/5 from DVLA but it looks like I need either a certificate of conformity or an IVA? I have a heritage certificate and because the car is 1956 I don't think it needs an MOT. Is anyone aware if I can get access to a certificate of conformity (type approval) from somewhere or whether I need to book it in for an IVA exam? Many thanks.

[TooMany2cvs]

You don't need either a CoC or an IVA. For cars over 10yo, you just need an MOT. The paperwork's just badly designed and intended for new stuff.

[Lagerlout]

Do I even need an MOT if the car is pre-1960 - ?

[TooMany2cvs]

Lagerlout said:

Do I even need an MOT if the car is pre-1960 - ?

Yes.

[Slidingpillar]

As TooMany2cvs says,you need a MOT, but only that one. Afterwards it becomes MOT exempt just like the others of that age.

[Lagerlout]

Thanks very much both, extremely helpful.