I had my mock viva today
Boy, it was grueling - but I survived it!
I'd recommend setting one up - it's traumatic but invaluable practice.

How do you set up a mock viva - was it someone in your dept?

smiloden - its standard procedure to have one about a fortnight before the actual one. It's dictated by our Faculty.
You could ask your Director of Studies to set one up.

I'm sorry it was traumatic, but great you survived! (up)

I mentioned mock vivas to my 2nd sup a while ago and he said he didn't think they were a good idea, as they could either traumatise you unnecessarily, or lull you into a false sense of security. As they're not standard procedure for my uni, he put me off asking for one, but maybe I'll think again when I've submitted.