I get the impression that Dave feels as I do concerning MoT testing.
Possession of a current certificate – particularly when there is no legal requirement for the vehicle to be tested – will generally assure even a cynical third party that the vehicle was recently considered road-legal and show that the owner clearly demonstrates a responsible attitude to road safety. In the event of a difficult situation arising (here or abroad), I believe those two points alone are likely to make any dealings less traumatic.
B….