A CAR covered in black muck has been spotted in a Herefordshire town.

A photo was shared on the Facebook page Ross-on-Wye Noticeboard of the silver Skoda in the middle of Ross-on-Wye, near the Market House.

Its entire back end was covered, including the number plate, in black fumes from its exhaust.

The car's brake lights could only just be seen.

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The government website says a driver could be fined up to £1,000 and a vehicle will fail its MOT test if you drive with incorrectly displayed number plates.

If a vehicle has something wrong with it, for example a broken brake light, the police may give you a vehicle defect rectification notice.

A driver will need to get their vehicle fixed and provide proof that it has been fixed, for example a receipt for the work from a mechanic.

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This must be done 14 days from the date of the notice to show the proof to the police.

A spokesperson from Ross-on-Wye Safer Neighbourhood Team said: "We are aware of the reports, have the matter in hand and will deal with any offences identified."