Unless I'm wrong, as of November it will not be possible to sell a registration plate of a Pre 1960 car - this coincides with the mot non requirement.
This is the downside for the dealers I guess. Serves them right in my opinion but it may impact the value of some cars.
(I know the Isetta is 1960 so the number should be transferravble)
Nobody seems to know for sure, the whole thing is a bit of mess and at least one magazine predicts the changes could make it easier to transfer pre-60 registration numbers.
http://www.classicsmonthly.com/2012/05/28/pre-1960-mot-exemption-nine-reasons-to-say-no/
They use this in their write up:
2. Registration numbers. Previously non-transferable without an MOT or SORN following a year of MOT, this loophole needs closing to prevent the cashing in of valuable number plates.
Where as the rules on transferring plates on the DVLA website state:
There are 6 basic rules:-
The vehicle must exist.
The vehicle must be registered at DVLA. (DVLNI run similar schemes in N. Ireland apart from the retention scheme, but this article is about DVLA)
The vehicle must be available for inspection by the DVLA. An inspection assists in verifying entitlement to the number plate. Both donor and recipient (rarely) can be called for inspection.
The vehicle must be taxed at DVLA or in the process of being taxed. However, in 2005, an amendment allowed a donor vehicle where the license disc had been expired (not refunded) less than 12 months to take part in the scheme, providing, DVLA insist, that SORN is declared upon expiry.
The vehicle must be subject to MOT/HGV testing. For example, Non testable vehicles such as milk floats, tractors etc are outside the scheme. This has led to some vehicles, such as hearses, choosing to undergo MOT’s when actually exempt so they could register with a cherished number plate under the DVLA scheme.
Only the registered keeper can apply to the DVLA.
The vehicle MUST BE SUBJECT TO MOT TESTING, following on it says non testable vehicles are not included in the transfer scheme.
So, by being MOT exempt, they will not be able to have their plates removed, even if MOT'd at the owners request, as they fall outside of the regulations.
Thats the way I read it anyway.
Shaun.
