Three mirrors in a car: Driver Side Wing Mirror, Passenger Side Wing Mirror, Interior Rear-View Mirror.

As long as the driver-side wing mirror is not missing, excessively damaged or insecure, and one other mirror is in working condition then this would be legal to drive.

Therefore, it is not illegal to drive without the passenger wing mirror, provided the other two mirrors are intact.

The MoT test is a mandatory annual examination that ensures vehicles meet certain safety, environmental, and roadworthiness standards. One of the key criteria examined during the MoT test is the condition and functionality of various components, including mirrors.

Three mirrors in a car: Driver Side Wing Mirror, Passenger Side Wing Mirror, Interior Rear-View Mirror.

As long as the driver-side wing mirror is not missing, excessively damaged or insecure, and one other mirror is in working condition then this would be legal to drive.

Therefore, a car can pass a MOT without the passenger wing mirror, provided the other two mirrors are intact, although it will count as an advisory to be repaired/replaced as soon as possible.

It's worth noting that MoT requirements can change over time, so it's always a good idea to consult the latest guidelines and regulations to ensure compliance.

Yes, it is legal, although not advised, to drive a car without a Passenger Side (Nearside) Wing Mirror in the UK, provided the Driver Side (Offside) Wing Mirror and Interior rear-view mirror are intact.

If you are driving a Commercial Van or any other Commercial Vehicle, it would require both Driver Side (Offside) and Passenger Side (Nearside) to be in full working order as most commercial vehicles would not have an interior Interior rear-view mirror.

No, provided the Driver Side (Offside) Wing Mirror and Interior rear-view mirrors are intact.

Excessively damaged, insecure or regarded as unsafe for pedestrians will can fail an MOT. It is dependent on the MOT tester at the time, so it is always best (and safer) to have mirrors intact and in working order

Yes, although not advised, to drive without a Passenger Side (Nearside) Wing Mirror, provided the Driver Side (Offside) Wing Mirror and Interior rear-view mirror are intact.

These days, in newer vehicles with all the technology packed into to vehicle, this has made its way to the wing mirrors. This means the cost to replace is bound to high for the highly spec'd vehicles.

All technology within a wing mirror unit is all to do about safety and comfort. To name a few features in a wing mirror unit; Blind Spot Detection, Lane Change Assist, Computer Memory and Rear-View Camera.

No! The driver side wing mirror unit will always need to be intact and secure for the vehicle to be deemed safe on the road and to pass the all-important MOT test here in the UK.

Historically side-view mirrors were originally fitted on the wing of the car, hence the name, Wing Mirror. However, due to safety reasons, side-view mirrors started to move to be fitted closer to driver side and most of the time fixed to the door, hence the name “Door Mirror”.

The term “Wing Mirror” has just stayed around, although no longer factually correct.