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Guidance note—Adding a vehicle manufactured and/or imported under the MVSA to the Register of Approved Vehicles

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This guidance note explains the requirements when seeking approval to enter road vehicles manufactured and/or imported under the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989 (MVSA) on the Register of Approved Vehicles (RAV). It specifically outlines processes that will apply for MVSA plated road vehicles that are not in the consumer's possession before 30 June 2023.