How much do you trust an indicator?

I have just come off the phone with one of our MOT testers, he is laughing his socks off at you suggesting that there is only a part of the convex mirror to check.
 
The full thing including the housing, some MOT tester you are
From the manual. I will highlight the relevant bits for you

You must check that all mandatory rear-view mirrors or indirect vision devices provide an adequate view to the rear from the driver’s seat.

You do not need to adjust mirrors or devices for this check.

Indirect vision cameras may replace mirrors on some vehicles. If such devices are fitted, you must inspect the camera(s) and the screen.

Rear view mirrors and indirect vision devices can be any of the following positions:

  1. a. an exterior mirror or device that provides a view along the offside of the vehicle
  2. b. an exterior mirror or device that provides a view along the nearside of the vehicle
  3. c. an interior mirror or device which provides a view to the rear of the vehicle
So yet again you fail to understand
 
Oh look.
For your MOT, you need to check the entire convex mirror glass and its housing for cracks, damage, or severe impairment, ensuring it's secure, clean, and provides a clear view; the curvature (convexity) is normal for wide vision but the key is structural integrity and clarity for safe vision, especially on the driver's offside
 
Oh look.
For your MOT, you need to check the entire convex mirror glass and its housing for cracks, damage, or severe impairment, ensuring it's secure, clean, and provides a clear view; the curvature (convexity) is normal for wide vision but the key is structural integrity and clarity for safe vision, especially on the driver's offside
Can you tell me where that is in the testers manual please?

Fyi the testers manual is the only acceptable source of MOT test procedures
 
It's easily found.

So what you've shown isn't from the testing manual?

Where is it from then, and what relevance does it have ?

Stop digging your hole. I've quoted you the only, and official, test method
I will smash mine then and it will be fine for the MOT, by you anyway.
 
5) If it's a convoy, a car behind can FO. But sadly when leaving the gap to the next vehicle that you should that looks big enough to bell ends for them to overtake you and drop into.
Don't compete. Let them win the muppet of the year award and bugger off.

All that matters is that if there's an emergency then they're no longer going to plough into the back of your car, probably writing off your car and injuring you and your family.

Them now being ahead of you will probably make one fart worth of difference to your journey time - it doesn't matter.

I'd add that when I do indicate left, pull over and gently brake I've already checked that the road ahead is straight and clear. They've already passed the stupid test by tailgating, so I don't rely on them having the intelligence to make a decision.

What I find surprising is the number who don't even want to overtake. Many don't even understand what the issue is, they just think I'm weird. In which case I get slower until they do bugger off, probably ranting all the way.

Don't try to out-stupid an idiot, they'll definitely win however much you escalate.
 
I will smash mine then and it will be fine for the MOT, by you anyway.
As daft as it sounds, yes

Most testers would issue an advise for it being smashed. I would. Id also fail it if it had sharp edges that could injure a pedestrian.

But can't fail it for being smashed, or not even there.

But are you now backtracking? You said I didn't know the MOT rules. I quote you from the official manual and you reply with some bs from the web.

You really are embarrassing yourself again
 
Oh and I had to show you a picture of your own van to show the convex mirror wasn't your biggest 1.

Why do you keep embarrassing yourself?
 
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