Wing Mirror Cracked - MOT Pass/Fail?

DazedByTheLight

Hi all

My driver side wing mirror is cracked. It is totally stable, is adjustable, and I have almost 100% visibility.

Is there any chance this could be failed in a MOT test, perhaps if I get a jobworth tester?

The rules say that a vehicle could be failed if:

An obligatory mirror (an exterior mirror fitted to the offside/nearside or an interior mirror) is:
a. missing or insecure
b. so damaged or deteriorated that the view to the rear is seriously impaired
c. does not provide a view to the rear of the vehicle
d. not clearly visible from the driver's seat, or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the drivers seat

Thanks

Bokken_2

Get your car MOT at a Council run MOT centre as they don't do repairs and they are a lot cheaper than a dealer,chances are you will pass.

DavidHM

It should be okay but you can probably buy a stick-on mirror glass for a fiver or so at Halford's or other car accessory shop and then there's no risk at all.

DazedByTheLight

Thanks guys, I believe I should be OK but will ring them beforehand and check whether it could be an issue.