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MikeFiacre51
Total Posts: 7
Joined: January 7, 2018
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I am working on a 1500 and considering engine options. What is the situation with MOT/emissions testing in the UK if I change engines. If the engine originally had a CAT do I need to fit one to the Midget?
Posted on January 7, 2018 at 8:20 PM
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Petec
Total Posts: 95
Joined: August 7, 2012
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Re: Engine swap - emissionsHi Mike
Posted on January 8, 2018 at 2:58 PM
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MikeFiacre51
Total Posts: 7
Joined: January 7, 2018
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Re: Engine swap - emissionsI am looking at K series but might consider other options.
Posted on January 9, 2018 at 7:10 PM
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stevec
Total Posts: 106
Joined: May 13, 2012
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Re: Engine swap - emissionsMake sure you have a bill of sale for the engine, you will need that when you register change of engine number, otherwise not stations test to the basic emissions limits. Never had any problems. There is really helpful and friendly group on Facebook you need to join, search for k series / zetec midget
Posted on January 20, 2018 at 9:59 AM
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MikeFiacre51
Total Posts: 7
Joined: January 7, 2018
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Re: Engine swap - emissionsThank you for your reply. I'm sorry to be obtuse but I'm still not clear on the situation. Are you saying that if I have a bill of sale for the replacement engine the car will then be tested to the emission standards of the donor car? Will it therefore require a cat? If I have no bill of sale you state that it will be tested to "basic emission limits". I'm not sure what this implies. Do you mean modern emission limits or those in force when the MG car was made?
Posted on January 20, 2018 at 10:07 AM
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stevec
Total Posts: 106
Joined: May 13, 2012
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Re: Engine swap - emissionsyou will need the receipt for DVLA to prove the engine is not stolen when you request the change of engine number and capacity, its a newish directive of theirs, nothing to do with emissions.
Posted on January 21, 2018 at 9:43 AM
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MikeFiacre51
Total Posts: 7
Joined: January 7, 2018
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Re: Engine swap - emissionsI have heard that the system is changing and there will now be a "points based system"? It sounds as though this may mean changing the engine could result in a "Q" reg and emission tests based on the engine donor vehicle. I'm not sure how this will affect tax rates/exemptions or MOT requirements.
Posted on January 21, 2018 at 1:44 PM
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stevec
Total Posts: 106
Joined: May 13, 2012
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Re: Engine swap - emissionsThis only applies to the historic vehicle tax status. If your car is already registered it will not lose its reg for a q plate.
Posted on January 21, 2018 at 9:02 PM
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