Does the inclusion of mileage on the MoT prevent clocking?

Does the inclusion of mileage on the MoT prevent clocking?

Asked on 3 September 2021 by rheindown

Answered by Andrew Brady
To some extent, yes. It's easier to tell if a car's been significantly clocked by looking at the MoT history. Clocking of cars in their first three years is common, though – it saves fines for exceeding mileage limits on finance and lease agreements. As this happens before a car's first MoT, it's not as obvious.
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