Londoners urged not to ignore MOT warnings that could lead to fines or crashes

More Londoners are skipping repairs flagged in their MOTs — but it could cost them their safety or insurance.

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00:00Londoners are being urged to take MOT advisories seriously, as the capital reports some of

00:06the highest rates of vehicle failure due to avoidable faults.

00:11Government figures show nearly half of MOT failures in London are caused by simple things

00:16like blown bulbs, worn tyres or faulty brakes.

00:19RAC research shows one in six drivers who ignore advisories later suffer a breakdown

00:24or crash.

00:25With more than three million vehicles registered in the capital, many garages are booked weeks

00:30ahead and drivers often delay their repairs.

00:34But mobile servicing is growing fast in London, offering quick fixes on driveways and at workplaces.

00:40Mechanics say they are increasingly seeing minor advisories turn into full failures or

00:45insurance issues just months later.

00:47That's why the RAC is urging drivers across Greater London to act early, and advisory is

00:52not just a note, it's a red flag.

00:54Working early isn't just good car care, it could be the thing that keeps you moving.