Will the AA recover/attend to Classic Cars without an MOT

[Sigmamark7]

Prompted by another post about Recovery Services, I have AA membership and also have a 1974 TR6. Because of its age, the TR6 does not require an MOT, so it doesn’t have one. Also because of its age, it’s still running points ignition and the original fuel injection, so in the modern world, it isn’t the most reliable form of transport. Despite that, it is perfectly roadworthy and is well maintained, and obviously insured and taxed (albeit the tax is free).
The question is, because the AA require cars to have a current MOT, would they come out to a classic car which doesn’t require one, in the event of a breakdown?

[sixor8]

I'd expect the T&C to state that a car needs an MoT IF it is required. Best to check.

If it isn't clear, the classic car insurance policies that offer breakdown cover as an add-on would be no good!

[SuperPav]

AA will come out to MOT exempt cars, no different to anything else, as long as it's taxed.

Obviously if they arrive and your driver's seat has fallen through the floor in a rusty pile of dust, they might decline to recover you due to the "roadworthy" clause...

[Fastpedeller]

Best to check the policy or ask the question via email (if possible). I had similar with RAC, and when the head gasket blew on my 40-year old kit car the first question they asked when i rang was "has it a current MOT?" I replied it didn't, but wasn't required to have one as it's registered Historic. No problem apart from the many "we'll be there soon messages" and a 6 hour wait in freezing cold!
I think the MOT question is more to do with people getting a free recovery on a car they've just bought, than restricting classic owners.

[J4CKO]

Just run it in for an MOT !

Its £45, and if "it is perfectly roadworthy and is well maintained" it will pass.

Job Done.

[Fastpedeller]

J4CKO said:

Just run it in for an MOT !

Its £45, and if "it is perfectly roadworthy and is well maintained" it will pass.

Job Done.

Maybe you aren't aware that one of the main reasons for introducing the 40-year exemption was that when DVLA investigated, they found many MOT testers were not familiar with parts of older cars, and didn't know how to test them. This statement fron DVLA is also worth noting:-

Different standards and exemptions were listed in the tester s handbook, but these will be going and in addition automated test
methods being introduced may actually damage older vehicles.

[Sigmamark7]

SuperPav said:

AA will come out to MOT exempt cars, no different to anything else, as long as it's taxed.

Obviously if they arrive and your driver's seat has fallen through the floor in a rusty pile of dust, they might decline to recover you due to the "roadworthy" clause...

Thanks for this (and the other replies). My view on breakdown cover is the same as insurance. Whilst I hope that I never need to use it, it’s good to know that you have it just in case.