Readers ask: Is It Legal To Remove Your Rear Wiper?

In many jurisdictions, the rear wiper needs to be functioning if a vehicle is equipped with one. In other places yet, if a vehicle is equipped with a rear wiper, it is required to work for the inspection, while other locales permit a rear wiper assembly to be removed.

Do I legally need a rear wiper?

Quite simply, because their rear ends taper off more smoothly, the airflow can travel across the surface of the car much more easily and directly. This means air can also travel across the windscreen and remove water sitting on the surface – so there’s no need for a rear wiper blade.

Is a rear wiper delete legal UK?

yeah ther is no law stating you have to have a rear wiper at all.. however if you leave the motor in you will fail MOT.

Is it illegal to drive without a back window wiper?

Is it Legal to Drive Without Windscreen Wipers? The only time it is legal to drive without windscreen wipers is if you can obtain a clear view of the road in front without using the windscreen, or if your vehicle doesn’t actually have a windscreen.

Can you pass an MOT with no rear wiper?

No car is required to have a rear wiper system as part of the MOT. Testers may examine the wiper to inform you of defects.

Is it legal to drive one wiper?

If the car has been fitted with one wiper it is ok but if it is fitted with two and one is taken off then it would fail plus it would make it tricky to drive around when you can’t see around the car.

Are rear wipers checked on MOT?

A week or two before you take your car or vehicle for an MOT, test your wipers by dirtying your windscreen and seeing if they’re able to clean it. Your rear windscreen wipers are not part of the MOT, so you needn’t worry about them letting you down on the big day.

Is having no screen wash illegal?

It is illegal under the Road Vehicles Regulations 1986 to not have fluid in a vehicle’s screen washer bottle. Even running out of water in your screen wash bottle is enough to cause an MOT failure. …

Are windscreen washers a legal requirement?

You might be surprised, but it’s a legal requirement to have some kind of fluid in your screen washer bottle at all times. It doesn’t have to be screen wash – water is okay – but if you want to keep your window squeaky clean then we would recommend using screen wash as it contains detergents to clean your windscreen.

Can you drive with no windscreen?

If your windscreen has been smashed and you’re miles away from help, you can drive without a windscreen. It might be difficult to drive at first, but eventually, once you reach a certain speed, air pressure builds up inside the car, making the ride more bearable.

Can I drive with a broken rear wiper?

As with a failed fuse, a broken wiper motor will leave your wipers completely inactive and unable to clear any moisture or debris from your windshield. The wiper motor must be replaced before you drive the vehicle again. You may only drive it in clear weather if it is necessary to take it for repairs.

Does Boot need to be empty for MOT?

Empty your boot of any unnecessary items and make sure your glove box is mainly being used to store important documents (OK, your trusty car sweets can probably stick around, too). This step might seem a bit basic, but examiners can actually refuse to carry out an MOT test if the car is too cluttered or dirty.

Does reverse light need to work for MOT?

The reverse light is not part of the MOT – but always worth checking. All tyres should be above the legal minimum tread of 1.6mm across three quarters of the tyre. Although a spare wheel is not a requirement for an MOT check – a ‘space saver’ spare fitted as a road wheel will not pass.