Failed MOT in April - legal or not now??

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So just been out for dinner with our oldest friends and enjoyed talking about his 1970 Land Rover, and the fact that it doesn’t need an MOT since the rules changed in May.

However the gov.uk MOT history website shows the car as having failed an MOT in April this year. My mate has just taxed the vehicle, at no cost of course.

My thought is that, as the car failed in April, it is not legal to drive, even though the rules changed in May. But the fact that he has taxed it would imply that it’s no longer relevant.

Seems an anomaly to me!

Can anyone clarify the matter for us??

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Thanks for replies.

My thoughts are pretty as above, and I said this to him, thanks Stag 3.0V8

But never one to presume I know everything, thought it best to check with more knowledgable collective!

He hasn’t had the issues fixed, and it failed on braking efficiency. It’s a Seies II, so they were never very good anyway.

He’s not a petrol head by any stretch of the imagination, so he looks to me for advise ( yes, I know, the mans a fool!)

I’ve told him not to use it until I confirm one way or the other.

Thanks again.

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Riley Blue said:

Because he didn't have a MOT which his vehicle doesn't need? Provided it is maintained in a roadworthy condition he need have no worries.

Issue really is that vehicle failed at a date when an MOT was required.

As mentioned, I suspect tester hasn’t taken account t of age.

I have told him to get it tested and fixed, cos that covers all bases.

Thanks again.