Big Al Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 What tax class would a 1985 Bedford MJ be? and what would it be register as PLG or ? it is downrated to 7.5 tons. I am thinking of buying one and it will need to be registered,mot,plated ect, just trying to work out the costs involed. I have read the plating costs are between £13- 50+,road tax £120-800 and MOT/HGV test £34- 500 + on diffrent pages on the internet its confussing whats is real, the govement pages are just confussing Any tips information would be usefull. Alec:confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoggyDriver Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 What tax class would a 1985 Bedford MJ be? and what would it be register as PLG or ? it is downrated to 7.5 tons.I am thinking of buying one and it will need to be registered,mot,plated ect, just trying to work out the costs involed. I have read the plating costs are between £13- 50+,road tax £120-800 and MOT/HGV test £34- 500 + on diffrent pages on the internet its confussing whats is real, the govement pages are just confussing Any tips information would be usefull. Alec:confused: It all depends on what you are going to use it for. If it's for private use then it will be taxed as a Private HGV and the cost of this is £165 for 12 months. This is the same price whether it's de-rated or not. Registration is £55. Don't know what they charge for plating. The current test fee is £75 for a two axle rigid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted March 22, 2010 Author Share Posted March 22, 2010 Thankyou for that loggydriver Alec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoggyDriver Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Thankyou for that loggydriverAlec No worries mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stone Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Don't forget £500-800 for fitting a side and rear impact bar kit - you'll need one to pass the MOT. Ours comes no lower than the existing fixtures and fittings on the chassis so shouldn't impact cross-country ability. Stone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted March 22, 2010 Author Share Posted March 22, 2010 Don't forget £500-800 for fitting a side and rear impact bar kit - you'll need one to pass the MOT. Ours comes no lower than the existing fixtures and fittings on the chassis so shouldn't impact cross-country ability. Stone Yes this work has been done by the present owner but it has not been mot tested yet Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padwag23 Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 i'm trying right now to get one prepared for MOT and will go down the path of private HGV. does anyone know the spec of the side and rear under run bars? i need to give my garage some pointers. if you know the phone number of a garage that has already done this work on a MJ that would be really helpful. i'm in manchester but hopefully i can get the two garages to talk to each other. cheers, paddy wagon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padwag23 Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 protruck services in lincoln (?) and recommended by someone on this forum, have quoted £750 for a underrun and side bar protection kit, gettin that to manchester or fitting not included. i'm sure that the standard kits are cheaper but clive says they sometimes need adjustments, ie, the spare wheel needs moving a bit to make space, and the towhitch at the back can be impeded by a standard kit, these ones are made specifically for an MJ.... does anyone know if standard kits can have these problems or if this price is reasonable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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