I'm having my rear spoiler removed and I'm considering a rear wiper removal too. I know it's not an MOT requirement to not have a rear wiper, as some cars don't come with them fitted, and vans etc don't have them. But it is a requirement to have it working if it's fitted. Does this mean fitted to the car as it left the factory, or just fitted at test time? What I'm getting at is does removing it actually count as removing it or simply rendering a fitted part unusable to an MOT inspector? Would I need to blank the switch off for it to pass?

 

Your thoughts would be apprecieated, especailly if you happen to be an MOT tester or you're removed yours and passed an MOT :)

No requirement to have one fitted and therefore will not fail the MOT if you decide to have it removed. I don't even think that the rear wash wipe, if fitted, is even a testable part. Bit like reversing lights etc.

 

Personally, I'd not take it off as you're left with redundant switch gear and makes the car look a little 'poverty spec' without, but that's up to you.

Yep, not an MOT requirement.....although would disagee about "poverty look",IMO it definalty looks much nicer without, a much cleaner look.

 

I have a plan for my redundant rear wiper switch.

Thanks gents, off it comes then. I have to say without a rear wing the wiper stands out, hence the desire to remove it.

 

Legrath, what's your plan for the redundent switch?

I'd say follow Apache's lead...

go wiper less it looks smooth and sleek !

Apache, any pics of the Laguna wiper on your car? Maybe something to consider for the future.

 

Knock knock, I've got to get this sorted before I get back to the UK so I'm going the whole hog and having the lot off. If I were to fit a wing in the future I might consider putting the wiper back, maybe. I never used the wiper when I had it so I don't think I'll miss it.

I have a plan for my redundant rear wiper switch.

 

I know this is an old thread, but what was your plan? Did it work?

 

I'm debating if I should remove it or not.

 

I was considering leaving the washer jet on, to be able to blast off the road spray etc on the autobahn when its wet, dunno if that would look retarded?

 

I was considering using the wiper switch to turn on/off a reversing camera.

 

Opinions please!

Wow, this is an old thread. I did remove the wiper and spoiler and I think the car looked much better for it, and the boot held itself up on it's gas struts. It was never a problem come MOT time (although there were many others!) but I don't have the car anymore.

 

Anyone know of K403 MGW? It was a TT Manual so not too common. I loved it but a combination of no wedge and a new-born meant it had to go.

I figured I would search before I started a new thread.

 

Do you know what Yowser came up with for the switch?

 

Spoiler is long gone, and I really want to loose the wiper too, but I know the switch sitting there not doing anything would bug me.

 

I'm not concerned about MOT - I ditched the island a long time ago - and I know it's no issue over here to remove it.

 

It's just the switch thing.........

 

Cheers.

I figured I would search before I started a new thread.

 

Do you know what Yowser came up with for the switch?

 

Spoiler is long gone, and I really want to loose the wiper too, but I know the switch sitting there not doing anything would bug me.

 

I'm not concerned about MOT - I ditched the island a long time ago - and I know it's no issue over here to remove it.

 

It's just the switch thing.........

 

Cheers.

 

I will give him a nudge :)