The MOT says if it is fitted it must work!! but I've never known it to be mentioned in a failure notice, I think it would have to be very strict or bored tester to fail for this, I would remove the arm and if it is questioned say some kids must of knicked it during the night!! ;-)
nc
July 2009
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