changing number plates

[muddyjames]

I would like to keep the number plate from my rover and put it on my new car. anyone know if this is possible to do and how easy it is and how much?

[Saffy]

You can do so, and you can transfer/retain the reg onto paper only, but there are criteria to be met (both vehicles must exist, have tax, the reg must be transferable so check v5).  Your old truck should then be issued an aged related plate by the DVLA which will not be transferable in the future. (that why you need to check on your v5 to make sure this hasn't been done before). Best way is to get info from the DVLA themselves, you'll need to get the forms from them anyway (V317 or V778/1 ?). Also any website that trades in numbers plates will have an excellent FAQ page which will give all the required details, for instance :

http://www.personallyyours.co.uk/transfers/know_your_documents.htm

http://www.regtransfers.co.uk/main/faq/general/retention_scheme.asp

[muddyjames]

cheers saffy.  :clap: :dance:

[karlo]

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/PersonalisedRegAndNumberPlates/index.htm


http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/PersonalisedRegAndNumberPlates/DG_4022576

[auf_wiedersehen_pet]

I would like to keep the number plate from my rover and put it on my new car. anyone know if this is possible to do and how easy it is and how much?

WARNING.

I applied to transfer the number from my Series 1 to my Disco (sorry purists!) to get a cheap dateless plate. Both vehicles had to be inspected a DVLA Portsmouth. When inspecting the Series 1, the chassis number could not be identified as a welded patch had been done. I was given 30 days to prove its identity or get a Q plate. I spent hours & hours uncovering axle numbers, researching numbers/dates, etc before I was granted the number.

Check that all numbers recorded on the V5 are visible - Before you go for the inspection.

[Saffy]

I would like to keep the number plate from my rover and put it on my new car. anyone know if this is possible to do and how easy it is and how much?

WARNING.

I applied to transfer the number from my Series 1 to my Disco (sorry purists!) to get a cheap dateless plate. Both vehicles had to be inspected a DVLA Portsmouth. When inspecting the Series 1, the chassis number could not be identified as a welded patch had been done. I was given 30 days to prove its identity or get a Q plate. I spent hours & hours uncovering axle numbers, researching numbers/dates, etc before I was granted the number.

Check that all numbers recorded on the V5 are visible - Before you go for the inspection.

That's what I plan on doing with my s1 plate, transfer to the Defender before selling the S1 as it's dead money as the plate value is a fair wedge. The S1 would then get a age related plate and seeing it's not a minter/original condition truck then is doesn't matter about the plate.
As for the inspection, good heads up as I know my chassis number is 'unfound', but the inspection is not always carried out is it?

[muddyjames]

how comes you had to have both vehicles inspected? this isn't a normal thing is it or was it because you had the series 1?

[Gordo]

how comes you had to have both vehicles inspected? this isn't a normal thing is it or was it because you had the series 1?

Both vehicles have to be MOTed and taxed (or recently expired). If the DVLA have any concerns about either vehicle then they'll request an inspection. My plate was transferred without any inspection being necessary.

[auf_wiedersehen_pet]

but the inspection is not always carried out is it?

They said that the S1 would have to be inspected because of its age. You can always ask first.

[V8MoneyPit]

When inspecting the Series 1, the chassis number could not be identified as a welded patch had been done. I was given 30 days to prove its identity or get a Q plate. I spent hours & hours uncovering axle numbers, researching numbers/dates, etc before I was granted the number.

Another case of different rules for MOT and other inspections. A VIN plate is not required for an MOT on pre 1980 vehicles. But I guess the DVLA were concerned about the S1's true identity.