The anxiety and anticipation of waiting for your vehicle to pass its MOT test is a feeling that many drivers can relate to. Just like the nerves of managing a football team, the stress of hoping for a positive outcome can be overwhelming.
Checking the MOT status online, refreshing the page multiple times, and feeling like a spam bot – these are all common experiences while waiting for the verdict on your vehicle. The uncertainty of the outcome, regardless of how much preparation has been done, can be nerve-wracking.
It’s almost like Schrödinger’s cat – not knowing whether your vehicle will pass or fail until the moment of truth. The personal assessment of your vehicle adds to the pressure, unlike with a family Land Rover where you’re not personally involved in the maintenance.
Despite the fact that any issues found during the MOT can usually be fixed, the fear of the unknown still looms large. The thought of trading in your old vehicle for something new, where the problems wouldn’t be your responsibility, crosses your mind during those tense hours of waiting.
Owning, working on, and driving old vehicles may bring joy and satisfaction, but the annual MOT test brings a different kind of stress. The idea of a vehicle that you wouldn’t technically own, but also wouldn’t have to worry about fixing, seems appealing in those moments of uncertainty.
