Id prefer to take my advice from a proper council run MOT station, than whatever bodger you use.
I never said that the rear wiper was a failure, just that potentially it could be under the "if its fitted it must work" category, I posted the link to the MOT testers manual to show that it wasnt.
Ive run enough ropey cars in my life to know what things do actually constitute a failure or an advisory.
If a tester is telling you that then you need to go to a different test station, as he clearly doesnt know what hes talking about.
From your suggested website ::
"This inspection applies to
Tyres fitted to the road wheels only.
The vehicle presenter should be informed when it is noticed that there is a defective tyre on a spare wheel."
http://www.motuk.co.uk/manual_410.htmAA Website ::
"Spare tyre
There is no legal obligation to carry a spare tyre and it does not have to comply with the legal requirements while it is stowed away. However, when fitted to the vehicle (for example, following a puncture) it must then comply with the law.
A spare tyre is not a testable item in the MOT test, though the examiner may draw your attention to an unserviceable item as a matter of courtesy. "
http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/legal-advice/tyres.htmlDepartment For Transport PDF document ::
"Tyres and wheels: Condition, security, tyre size/type and tread depth.
Spare tyres are not inspected."
http://www.dft.gov.uk/vosa/repository/CONT071791.pdf