Reversing and rear fog light

[Caesar]

My recently acquired indulgence has no reversing light or fog light.  So, a clear back panel.

But it passed a MOT last January.

What are the requirements?  I cannot seem to get a proper steer here.  I am told that, if they are fitted they have to conform but are they mandatory on a 2005 car?   And if so, how come it passed an MOT ?

Comments appreciated!

 

[bluenose]

Reversing light not tested and therefore if not there it does not matter.  I think, not sure, every new car must have a reversing lamp for type approval/homologation but if your car is kit built/ built by small manufacturer and SVA/IVAed then it might not be required?  My Blackbird does not have one as I only have an electric reverse.

I think you should have a rear fog light and one should have been fitted for SVA/IVA however if your car was rebuilt it may have been left off? Think they became a legal requirement in the 1980s.  

While your MOT tester is happy I wouldn't worry other than getting caught in fog, always good to be seen in such a small, low car.

Nick

[Caesar]

Thanks Nick.

Agree with the common sense of having a rear fog light.  I am going to fit a couple of red LED strips and hope their brightness meets MOT requirements.

David

[SM25T]

Car Builder Solutions sell a slimline LED fog light. Very bright and E marked

[Ivaan]

Mine's the same. No reverse, so no revering light. Fog lamp bolts on underneath the fuel tank bracket.

Damn thing falls off about 20 mins after each MOT, and I have to remember to re-attach every 12 months.