Road Tax

SE9 Rob · 22nd January 2015, 08:21

I was browsing through the replies for my last thread on the GBP 7995 Connoisseur SE for sale on ebay/Autotrader. Someone kindly pointed out the high Road Tax involved (495?). Is this unique to the 2.5 V6?

I was looking to buy a Connoisseur SE when my lump sum comes through (well the wife's lump sum I have promised to pay her back!) would I be better off with a 1.8 or CDTi??

Rob

mh007 · 22nd January 2015, 08:27

Hi Rob

I think that may have been me who made that comment (could be wrong though!)

If it's a 2.5 V6 & higher tax band, it's because it was manufactured in 2006 onwards.

It's the year it was made rather than engine size that puts it in the higher band.

If a V6 is your preference (and they are lovely), try to find one that was produced in 2005 or a little earlier.

To give you an idea how ridiculous the tax band system is:

My 2001 MG ZT190 2.5 V6, 2003 R45 Conn 2.0 V6, 2003 R75 Conn SE 2.0 V6 & 2004 MG ZT260 SE 4.6 V8 fall into the same tax bracket of £285 per year whereas:

Both my 1999 R75 2.5 V6 Conn SE's are £230 per year

My 1999 R75 1.8 Club SE is also £230 per year !

On the flip side, my 2005 Renault Trafic 1.9 DCi LWB van is £225 per year

So there you go, I hope this helps you a little, as confusing as it is !!

SE9 Rob · 22nd January 2015, 08:30

thanks that's very helpful

chipsceola · 22nd January 2015, 08:31

Under new T&C for Rover 75 1.8T on DD monthly payments of £23.18 - £278.25 per year when I did mine on Monday

SE9 Rob · 22nd January 2015, 08:36

I had forgotten about the new Direct Debit option...may soften the blow a little every 12 months...

Dorset Bob · 22nd January 2015, 09:50

The road tax is calculated on the date of registration, rather than the date of manufacture.

The key dates are 1st March 2001 and 23rd March 2006.

A V6 registered prior to the 1st March 2001 is taxed on engine capacity, which is currently £230 per annum.

The same car registered between the 1st March 2001 and 22nd March 2006 are taxed on emissions and band M but frozen at band K.
The tax for those is currently £285 per annum.

From 23rd March 2006, the tax is no longer frozen on band K, so the band M is payable, which is currently £485 per annum.

DVLA pdf is here

SE9 Rob · 22nd January 2015, 10:48

brilliantly summarised :-)

milleplod · 22nd January 2015, 12:17

If in doubt, use this handy little item -

http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/advice/road-tax-guide/

Pete

Alan123 · 22nd January 2015, 15:01

I have to pay extra tax cus mines a auto

MangoMan · 22nd January 2015, 15:41

Renewed mine yesterday as it runs out at the end of the month. I went for the £24.00/Month.
But please take note that the deduction only is made on or just after the first WORKING DAY of the Month. So my first payment is the 4th of Feb... But they do send you a confirmation via E-Mail with all the dates.

22nd January 2015, 08:21	#1
SE9 Rob Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Eltham, London SE Posts: 179 Thanks: 167 Thanked 17 Times in 16 Posts	Road Tax I was browsing through the replies for my last thread on the GBP 7995 Connoisseur SE for sale on ebay/Autotrader. Someone kindly pointed out the high Road Tax involved (495?). Is this unique to the 2.5 V6? I was looking to buy a Connoisseur SE when my lump sum comes through (well the wife's lump sum I have promised to pay her back!) would I be better off with a 1.8 or CDTi?? Rob

22nd January 2015, 08:27	#2
mh007 This is my second home MG ZT260 SE, MG ZT190+, MG ZTT 160, R75 Conn SE 2.0, R75 Conn SE 2.5 X 3, R75 Club SE 1.8, P5B Coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Keynsham, Bristol Posts: 4,211 Thanks: 65 Thanked 635 Times in 499 Posts	Hi Rob I think that may have been me who made that comment (could be wrong though!) If it's a 2.5 V6 & higher tax band, it's because it was manufactured in 2006 onwards. It's the year it was made rather than engine size that puts it in the higher band. If a V6 is your preference (and they are lovely), try to find one that was produced in 2005 or a little earlier. To give you an idea how ridiculous the tax band system is: My 2001 MG ZT190 2.5 V6, 2003 R45 Conn 2.0 V6, 2003 R75 Conn SE 2.0 V6 & 2004 MG ZT260 SE 4.6 V8 fall into the same tax bracket of £285 per year whereas: Both my 1999 R75 2.5 V6 Conn SE's are £230 per year My 1999 R75 1.8 Club SE is also £230 per year ! On the flip side, my 2005 Renault Trafic 1.9 DCi LWB van is £225 per year So there you go, I hope this helps you a little, as confusing as it is !! Last edited by mh007; 22nd January 2015 at 08:39..

22nd January 2015, 08:31	#4
chipsceola This is my second home Jaguar XF 3.0D Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Southampton Posts: 4,364 Thanks: 119 Thanked 509 Times in 426 Posts	Under new T&C for Rover 75 1.8T on DD monthly payments of £23.18 - £278.25 per year when I did mine on Monday __________________ Chips

22nd January 2015, 09:50	#6
Dorset Bob Senior Citizen Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur SE,Chrysler 300C,124 Spider, Daytona 955i,Honda XL250 & Royal Enfield 650GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Kingdom of Wessex Posts: 6,976 Thanks: 2,391 Thanked 2,685 Times in 1,686 Posts	The road tax is calculated on the date of registration, rather than the date of manufacture. The key dates are 1st March 2001 and 23rd March 2006. A V6 registered prior to the 1st March 2001 is taxed on engine capacity, which is currently £230 per annum. The same car registered between the 1st March 2001 and 22nd March 2006 are taxed on emissions and band M but frozen at band K. The tax for those is currently £285 per annum. From 23rd March 2006, the tax is no longer frozen on band K, so the band M is payable, which is currently £485 per annum. DVLA pdf is here __________________ Let the good times roll............ Last edited by Dorset Bob; 12th March 2015 at 13:45.. Reason: Price in band K

22nd January 2015, 12:17	#8
milleplod Gets stuck in Rover 75 2.5 Saloon Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bolsover,home of the Beast!/La Correze. Posts: 828 Thanks: 81 Thanked 253 Times in 152 Posts	If in doubt, use this handy little item - http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/advice/road-tax-guide/ Pete __________________ L'enfer, c'est les autres.

22nd January 2015, 08:30	#3
SE9 Rob Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Eltham, London SE Posts: 179 Thanks: 167 Thanked 17 Times in 16 Posts	thanks that's very helpful

22nd January 2015, 08:36	#5
SE9 Rob Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Eltham, London SE Posts: 179 Thanks: 167 Thanked 17 Times in 16 Posts	I had forgotten about the new Direct Debit option...may soften the blow a little every 12 months...

22nd January 2015, 10:48	#7
SE9 Rob Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Eltham, London SE Posts: 179 Thanks: 167 Thanked 17 Times in 16 Posts	brilliantly summarised :-)

22nd January 2015, 15:01	#9
Alan123 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Darlaston Posts: 1,897 Thanks: 484 Thanked 325 Times in 261 Posts	I have to pay extra tax cus mines a auto

22nd January 2015, 15:41	#10
MangoMan This is my second home Looking.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: England Posts: 10,911 Thanks: 862 Thanked 1,111 Times in 868 Posts	Renewed mine yesterday as it runs out at the end of the month. I went for the £24.00/Month. But please take note that the deduction only is made on or just after the first WORKING DAY of the Month. So my first payment is the 4th of Feb... But they do send you a confirmation via E-Mail with all the dates. __________________ *Regards, Bill - (MangoMan).* (Member 00854) http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/...d.jpg~original