Letting MOT lapse a few days but not driving 'til test?

[StormzMe]

Basically I'm going to do this because I think the risk (of being caught) is so minor but asking because I'm wondering about the legalities?

MOT runs out on Friday, for a combination of reasons I haven't booked the test until Monday but I won't use the car, at all, in the meantime. So it'll be parked off road (on my driveway) from Friday til Monday and then only driven straight to the test centre (this is definitely allowed with a lapsed MOT). Not particularly relevant but I'm confident it will pass its MoT easily.

I would do the same- my guess is that your insurance is invalid until it has the MOT. So if your handbrake failed and it rolled onto the street and down a hill, ricocheting between parked cars like a pinball, it would be expensive. Or if a meteor/plague of locusts/hot air balloon landed on it whilst on your drive, that might be expensive too.

Or it gets nicked

If your car is parked off road it’s fine. You’re only legally allowed to drive it to the test centre if the mot has expired.

I don’t think your insurance is invalid
how would you be able to legally drive to test station if it was ?

I assume it's the same as when you put a car that has been SORN'ed back on the road.

you will be able to drive the car to a garage for an MOT appointment - even with a SORN in place.
However, it's important that the MOT has been booked because if you are stopped en route by police and questioned, you can explain the situation and the garage can verify your appointment.
Be warned - you can only drive a vehicle with a SORN on a public road to attend a pre-booked MOT, or another testing appointment.
In any other circumstances, driving a SORN vehicle on the road risks a maximum fine of £2,500.

No issue at all provided you don't drive it and when you do are on way to a booked MOT appointment.

I've done this tons since I don't drive daily so it doesn't matter if it's lapsed a few days and I don't need it.

Interesting question about whether the insurance is invalid. Hmmm. I don't think so because I would only be driving it to the test centre which is legal and yes it's a prebooked appointment which I could prove. Vanishingly unlikely that I would have an accident enroute to the test but certainly not impossible.

Glad the other reply's back me up, wanted a sanity check.

Completely legal to do so in terms of the MOT. Be aware though that other offences can still apply with regard to roadworthiness, for example a bald tyre.

Your insurance is/can be void, most cases it is, without an MOT. I would check your policy.