MOT test

Lady Ross also pointed out the car was borrowed and had dangerous defects that meant it would have failed an MOT test.

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps is said to have suggested reducing the need to renew MOT test certificates from an annual one to every two years.

We are aware of the of the ongoing issues at MOT test centres in NI and that our customers may be concerned about their insurance cover.

"If you have not been contacted by the DVA to cancel your MOT test, please attend as planned."

Despite discussions between police and the DVA about relaxing the rules to ease the situation, the department said it was not considering offering motorists exemptions from the MOT test at this stage.