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Overboost-Rich · Aug 21st, 2007, 08:43 PM

I notice that the new build R56 MCS with the auto stop/start function has a CO2 output of below 149g/km therefore reducing (compared to early R56 MCS models) the road tax to £115 per year at the current price. I was just wondering, will the cost of road tax be increased for an MCS (built since week 31) equipped with the JCW kit as I understand that the CO2 output apparently is higher on a JCW kitted MINI?

Sorry for the boring question, but I know someone on here will have the answer!

Japper · Aug 21st, 2007, 08:55 PM

No it doesn't alter this or the fuel consumption figures at all.

Scrogg · Aug 21st, 2007, 09:02 PM

The CO2 emission figures for the JCW Tuning Kit haven't been released yet but, even if the figure is higher, as it is a dealer-fitted upgrade not a separate model, the Road Fund Licence Band will stay the same.

A loophole in the new taxation system that has yet to be closed!

Overboost-Rich · Aug 21st, 2007, 09:16 PM

Thank you for the quick replies! Cool, no increase in road tax....that's another reason to justify the upgrade to the Mrs!!

Japper · Aug 22nd, 2007, 07:15 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Scrogg (original)

The CO2 emission figures for the JCW Tuning Kit haven't been released yet but, even if the figure is higher, as it is a dealer-fitted upgrade not a separate model, the Road Fund Licence Band will stay the same.

A loophole in the new taxation system that has yet to be closed!

The figures are released for the 07 model year but not the o8 model year. The 07 model remains the same at 164 so presume the 08 will remain at 149.

Aug 21st, 2007, 08:43 PM	#1
Overboost-Rich Proud R56 MCS Owner! Join Date: Jul 2007 Local Time: 12:11 AM Posts: 52 Offline	JCW Tuning Kit - Will it increase road tax cost? I notice that the new build R56 MCS with the auto stop/start function has a CO2 output of below 149g/km therefore reducing (compared to early R56 MCS models) the road tax to £115 per year at the current price. I was just wondering, will the cost of road tax be increased for an MCS (built since week 31) equipped with the JCW kit as I understand that the CO2 output apparently is higher on a JCW kitted MINI? Sorry for the boring question, but I know someone on here will have the answer!

Aug 21st, 2007, 08:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Japper MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oil Country Local Time: 12:11 AM Posts: 1,070 Offline	No it doesn't alter this or the fuel consumption figures at all. 06 HB/W MCS Chilli

Aug 21st, 2007, 09:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
Scrogg Open Door..Step Out..Easy Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 12:11 AM Posts: 16,811 Offline	The CO2 emission figures for the JCW Tuning Kit haven't been released yet but, even if the figure is higher, as it is a dealer-fitted upgrade not a separate model, the Road Fund Licence Band will stay the same. A loophole in the new taxation system that has yet to be closed! 27

Aug 22nd, 2007, 07:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
Japper MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oil Country Local Time: 12:11 AM Posts: 1,070 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Scrogg (original) The CO2 emission figures for the JCW Tuning Kit haven't been released yet but, even if the figure is higher, as it is a dealer-fitted upgrade not a separate model, the Road Fund Licence Band will stay the same. A loophole in the new taxation system that has yet to be closed! The figures are released for the 07 model year but not the o8 model year. The 07 model remains the same at 164 so presume the 08 will remain at 149. 06 HB/W MCS Chilli

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Aug 21st, 2007, 09:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
Overboost-Rich Proud R56 MCS Owner! Join Date: Jul 2007 Local Time: 12:11 AM Posts: 52 Offline	Thank you for the quick replies! Cool, no increase in road tax....that's another reason to justify the upgrade to the Mrs!!

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