last updated: Friday 25 September 2009, 08:49am

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One in ten cars 'uninsured'

More than one in ten cars in London is thought to be uninsured, according to research.

The Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) said 13 per cent of vehicles in the city were flagged as being driven illegally because they were not covered.

It is the highest proportion for any region, followed by Merseyside, where 12 per cent of vehicles are thought to be uninsured, and Greater Manchester at 10 per cent.

Overall, the MIB estimates more than 1.7 million motorists broke the law during 2008 by driving despite not having motor cover.

The group compensates people involved in accidents with uninsured drivers.

It has launched a campaign aimed at drivers who may be tempted to let their insurance lapse to save money.

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