Failed NCT: Rear Lamps Colour- Red bulb mystery!

[chateaudeluxe]

Hi Everyone!
My mini cooper ( vintage) has just failed the NCT. No major things this time ( woohoo!) but really annoying little things that I cant get a solution for!

They've cited:
Rear Lamps & Registration Lamps as :Incorrect/different
Stop Lamps: Wrong

The stop lamps according to my manual and current ones on car are white. The plastic cover however is also white. I think it's standard on modern cars to have red plastic. The last time i went if for NCT my Dad painted the bulbs red and it passed. I've been to several garages, Motor factors and halfords and they say they aren't made in red. I've bought white ones and was going to get red glass paint in a craft shop. Sounds a little sketchy though.
The code for bulbs is 380 & 12V 21/5w. If I fail again on this it'll have to go for full retest again. Any clues? This must happen loads of mini drivers! HELP!!!

Thanks!
Sarah

[Owen]

Moved to the correct forum, you should get a better answer in here.

[irlmin]

There are 'red' bulbs available , I will have a look on Monday to see if we have them in stock .
G

[chateaudeluxe]

great! Thanks!

[Step_7]

I know I passed the MOT up here once with red plastic wrappers from Quality Street toffees wrapped round the bulbs...... ol: It did the job until the correct bulbs arrived but obviously not a long term solution!

[Derfinn]

I know I passed the MOT up here once with red plastic wrappers from Quality Street toffees wrapped round the bulbs...... ol: It did the job until the correct bulbs arrived but obviously not a long term solution!

Ingenious! That is brilliant Niall!

[chateaudeluxe]

It passed the nct! Painted bulbs with red glass paint! Fastfit in crumlin were really helpful with tyres! Thrilled!