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Does installing an Android screen or digital dash affect the MOT?

Posted on03/06/2026 by SMARTY Trend

Find out why upgrading to an Android head unit or digital cockpit is fully legal and how to pass your MOT test without any issues.

Tag: Android head unit, MOT Test, Digital Dash, Car Electronics

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