Drivers 'missing MOT renewal'

Millions of British drivers invalidate their car insurance by missing their MOT renewal date.

According to a recent study, 4.7 million motorists allow their MOT to lapse in this way. Of these, 52 per cent book their car in for its MOT within a week of its expiration date, while 36 per cent take as long as a month.

Meanwhile, 12 per cent leave their renewal for anything up to a year.

A spokesperson for the Environmental Transport Association (ETA) said: “Drivers may not realise that driving without a valid MOT is not only potentially dangerous, but can invalidate their car insurance.”