Guidance
Non-road mobile machinery: rules on type approval and engine markings
When you buy non-road mobile machinery you should check that it has the right type approval and engine markings displayed.
Applies to England, Scotland and Wales
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New non-road mobile machinery sold in the UK must:
- have a type-approved engine
- have markings displayed on the engine to prove it has the right type approval
You can report a manufacturer, supplier, dealer or private seller to DVSA if you think they are selling new non-road mobile machinery that breaks rules on type approval.
Updates to this page
Published 11 May 2023