Reverse & Fog

[214si]

did the mk2 have a reverse light and a rear fog light, i have some genuine rear lights and they dont have either, so did they have a separate or were they not need back in the day, also how would this effect my M.O.T

[foggy08]

they were not fitted as standard ...and they are not needed for mot .

[madmark]

i believe 78 onwards rear fog was fitted ,reverse wasnt till the 84facelift

[Luke]

did the mk2 have a reverse light and a rear fog light, i have some genuine rear lights and they dont have either, so did they have a separate or were they not need back in the day, also how would this effect my M.O.T

this is for a chassis cab isnt it

[214si]

yes it is on an 84 plate!!

2 more jobs i shouldnt have to do then

[Luke]

have you posted any pics of this resto 214 i wouldn't mind a look

[captain hook]

84 needs Rear Fog Light....

[214si]

bugger, ill take some pictures when i stop stuffing my arse of christmas food!

looks like 1 more job added to the list then!

[AndyG]

1980/1981 it became compulsory to have at least one rear fog lamp placed anywhere from the centre to the offside of the rear

[214si]

excellant so still no need for reverse light tho?

[AndyG]

excellant so still no need for reverse light tho?

As far as I know, they are not compulsory

On the fog light issue, it must be fitted correctly, (ie 4 inches away from brake light) and you must have a visible warning inside for when it's on

[214si]

cheers for the heads up!

[AndyG]

Sorry, I meant to say, at least 4 inches away from brake light (that is to say it can be more)
Oh, you know what I mean

[motorwise]

MOT regs

rear fog lamp:-

only one is needed and it has to fitted to the centre or offside on vehicles first used on or after 1 April 1980. you will also need a visual tell tale and a secure switch within easy reach of the driver

reversing lights:-

not testable

[redeemer]

Better fit the reverse light mate . In my opinion when I will have condensed mirrors and windows , I will have to open up the door and hardly sees what Im doing without rear lights!
They make your life easier!