I doubt very much it would pass an MOT.

You need to do the job properly with a new boot floor at the very least.

 

So long as your fixing it all up safely, so it could pass another MOT, I don't see why not. I'd do the same.

Suppose you've gotta replace the cans behind the bumper then & the boot floor?

What I'm wndering is how fast you were going and what these poles are made of... diamond?

 

What I'm wndering is how fast you were going and what these poles are made of... diamond?

Exactly what im thinkin

Sounds nasty m8, hope you get it sorted though but definately get some pics

 

We really need to see a pic of the damage

 

Whats the requirements of an MOT regarding this? The boot floor is bent in a bit but i think i could bend it out. The cans are fine as i hit the post pretty central (i take it you are talking about them reinforcing bits on each side?).

and i was prob going 15 mph on impact i just went to swing the car around.... :| bout 10inch wide metal post lol.

Ill get pics tmmro after work as i left the car at my mates breakers yard.

Also everything boot lid and up is perfect, the damage is all low.

 

Ill get pics tmmro after work as i left the car at my mates breakers yard.

Leaving a 'write-off' car at a breakers yard ehh... Your going to return to that tomorrow and all the good bits will be gone

 

As far as im aware with mots they cant remove anything. So if its damaged under the bumpers.....

I would do the same as you tbh.. Just make it drivable again.

 

This was the answer i was looking for! Can anyone else confirm this?

 

Erm, yes they can remove easily accessible trim. They will also be under the car so will be easily able to see.

They will be looking for safe repairs like straight chassis legs etc.

So provided it is done properly will not be an issue. What you are describing will not be safe in any future accident and if discovered by the insurer on any future claim, they would most likely throw out the claim.

However, without actually seeing the damage we are all making guesses. The damage may in fact be quite minor and knocking it out is an option.

 

Erm, yes they can remove easily accessible trim. They will also be under the car so will be easily able to see.

They will be looking for safe repairs like straight chassis legs etc.

So provided it is done properly will not be an issue. What you are describing will not be safe in any future accident and if discovered by the insurer on any future claim, they would most likely throw out the claim.

However, without actually seeing the damage we are all making guesses. The damage may in fact be quite minor and knocking it out is an option.

I work in a bike shop and when we do mots (Not me personaly) They said that there not alloud to remove things. Ie we had one person who used a sticker to cover up a dent in the swing arm on a bike.

Im not sure how true it is though? Or if its different for cars.

 

anyone got a pic of a 25 chassis so i can have a look?

 

Sorry to dissapoint but i have no pics, but let me assure you, i dont do little scrapes. Its all or nothing with me.

hahahaha that made me chuckle!


:hysteria:

 

duuude just put up a pic

 

15mph in reverse, in a car park? :|

 

i wasnt looking at the speedo as i did it... i was just turning around.

 

I hope you apologised to the pole after you hit him. He was probably only here looking for work to feed his family, and you come along and reverse into him? Shocking. :shake:

I hope you at least checked he was ok.

 

i just sprayed coffee all over my laptop

 

thanks for the lecture on driving too fast everyone lol, i wasnt goin that quick jus a brisk turn around in an empty carpark, not that i need to defend myself.

I did check the pole, not a scratch on him

Only on the mg forum does every thread turn into 'you shouldn't have been doing that so quick'

 

technicly it wasnt an empty car park, there was a pole...