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[RichardT10829]

They wanted to send a "representative" to identify and age my Mk1, I had a report from Nigel regarding the machines age and provenance (it was done as a favour so don't ask him folks)

I showed the DVLA chap the report and the three books written by Nigel, and they were still not happy.

anyway they sent some guy who was clueless, I showed him the same report which he immediately accepted and took it away.

a week later I had my registration documents and the carrier was good to go.

Richard. The issue with regards to rubber wheels and suspension applies to the speed limit you can drive the vehicle (20mph for carriers)

you can still drive tracked vehicles on the road without the above but the speed limit is 5mph

[Richard Salter]

Thanks for this info i have had another go and will post application on Monday 2nd. I have looked up on the DVLA web and apart from the rubber wheels and springs which you point out is to do with speed but it also says that keeping metal or rubber tracks in a serviceable condition
so here's to hopping

[RichardT10829]

Yes the serviceable condition is a a bit of a grey area, define serviceable ! The issue is you could be going down the road leaving marks etc, and if DVSA or police were to stop you as a result, their version of serviceable may be different to yours... it’s all a bit dodgy for me.

Correctly meshed and tensioned tracks with the pads checked regular and you will be fine buddy

[Richard Salter]

Hi Guys
I have finally done it 5th time lucky complained to them and the team leader phoned me back and agreed no reason why it should not be registered so finaly got docs through post My Loyd is registered Hooray my new reg YXS 643 not bad reg

[Tom Millward]

Congratulations Richard, did you happen to get the name of the guy who sorted you out. I have my registration paperwork ready to be filled out!

Did you have to get the MVT to verify the age of the vehicle?

Cheers,

[Paul Dutton]

Great result, at this rate, there will be more carriers on the road than Ford Kia’s, which is not a bad thing

[Richard Salter]

Hi just got back from The great Dorset steam rally i exebited in the military section with my Leyland Hippo and the Loyd Carrier 5 day show!

The chap who sorted it was T Thomas

Ordered plates to day from Jesop