Yes the 89 car would not be street leagal in its present state. Incase it turned over there is no means of escape and no mirrors. You need only the drivers side mirror for the mot ?
It is street legal. Some ppl who owns the car have stated that it's just too much hassle to take it ouside the road due to blind spots.
There was a guy in Carmel California who used to drive it out in the open for many years before he sold it. He put the side mirrors inplace of gun doors. I think it also has camera inside the dashboard.
Check out the raised side mirrors in this pic.
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