Personally, we'd always get a classic MoT'd for peace of mind. If you decide not to MoT, you'll miss a lot of the good weather, the shows, and the events - which is a big part of owning an old car. There's bound to be some kinks to iron out in the system, so if you really don't want to MoT it, you could wait until next year. Remember though that even though your car will be MoT exempt, you still have a responsibility to keep it roadworthy - otherwise your insurance will be invalidated. Check the fine print of your insurance, too, sometimes not having an MoT can mean your vehicle is no longer insured. If you cancel your insurance, you'll need to declare SORN.