L - Reg Mini, Catalytic Converter??

I think you will find that all L reg cars need to keep the cat (give mini sport a bell - they will be able to confirm this), but check out any of the specialists in either Mini Magazine or Mini World, they all do a stage one kit for cars fitted with a cat Thanks Karl

Nick mate, Karl is WRONG - your info is correct, it does depend on VIN numbers. Rover got a bit excited about Cats and fitted them before it was mandatory. Any MoT place will tell you the VIN numbers that will and wont need a cat test (or some other person from this group). I was in the same position as you and was able to remove the Cat legally. cheers Ryan

I'm not sure about the VIN numbers but I have a 1993 Mini Rio. I think it was one of last carb models before it went over to injection.

I was told years ago my local MOT guy that on a 1993 car if the CAT was not regulated (has no sensor fitted) then it does not have to be tested. At that time my CAT didn't actually work, (possibly due to a time when I ran out of fuel) but it passed all the MOT's since.

I have just had my engine replaced for an MED 1380 and have ditched the CAT for a non-cat twin box RC40 in stainless steel. But I haven't had my first MOT since fitting the new engine yet so can't tell you what will happen.

Dave

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