MJ Mechanical Rokeby – Certified Type 1 & Type 2 Inspection Station (AIS)
- MJ Mechanical - Rokeby
- Aug 25, 2025
- 2 min read
We are thrilled that MJ Mechanical Rokeby is certified as a Type 1 and Type 2 inspection station, making us one of only 18 authorized Type 2 stations in South Tasmania.
This dual certification enables us to conduct a broad spectrum of vehicle inspections, including:
✅ Type 1 Inspections – General vehicle safety and compliance checks
✅ Type 2 Inspections – Mandatory inspections for small public vehicles with 9 seats or fewer, such as:
Rental vehicles
Ride-source vehicles
Driving instruction vehicles
Taxis
These inspections are crucial to ensure vehicles meet the highest safety and regulatory standards before they are on the road.
Inspection Frequency Guidelines:
Small Passenger Vehicle (other than a taxi) 9 or fewer seats | |
Vehicle age | Frequency |
Less than 3 years old | Initial inspection (other than vehicles used as hire and drive, or Restricted Hire Vehicle (RHV) as these do not require an initial SPV inspection until they are more than 3 years old) |
More than 3 years old | 12 month intervals |
More than 15 years old | 6 month intervals |
Taxi | |
Vehicle age | Frequency |
Less than 12 months old | Initial inspection |
More than 12 months old | 12 month intervals |
Vehicles used for the purpose of driving instruction | |
Vehicle age | Frequency |
Less than 12 months old | Initial inspection |
More than 12 months old | 12 month intervals |
Ride-source vehicles | |
Vehicle age | Frequency |
Any | Initial inspection and 12 monthly thereafter |
If you're a rental operator, rideshare driver, or fleet manager, MJ Mechanical Rokeby is your dependable partner for certified, reliable inspections.
📍 Come see us in Rokeby or reach out to schedule your inspection today!
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