Originally Posted by adduk

it doesnt have to be there to pass.if it is all taken out properly as said above there is nothing there to fail it on.like having fog lights on the front if they arent there doesnt fail if they are and bulb out it will,same idea.know loads who have had it removed and passes mot.may be wrong.if it bothering you that much repair it and you will be happy then.good look either way.