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Transferring a number plate from an old wreck

New rules come into effect in Nov 2012 ref pre 1960 car MOTs. My wife has a 1954 A30 which belonged to her late mother, but it has not been on the road for many years and has no MOT - and it would cost quite a lot to achieve this. Under the new rules will she be able to transfer the A30 number to her Astra?

Asked on 19 September 2012 by derevale

Answered by Honest John
That I can't tell you. I think the A30 would have to be roadworthy. But you may have put your finger on a means of transferring nice registrations from total wrecks.

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