Hi everyone, I'm a new member to the forum. I've just bought quite an old Land Rover Series 2A, from 1971, this is my first one and hope I'll spend more time driving it than working on it.

If it was the case the seller should be able to give you a copy/certificate of the French MOT, the "Contrôle technique". If the seller can't give it to the buyers it means that no MOT has been passed in France.

Being French I can help on this subject: In France, every car older than 4 years must go through a MOT test, the "Contrôle technique". It is a biennal inspection that is carried on by private authorized centers. You definitely cannot drive in France without a MOT or "Contrôle technique", unless...