I have a private plate and will get SVA approval for a new car with 1 'used' component which is a 1966 289 engine. The car will have a new plate assigned and then my private plate will be transfered to the car.
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New Reg Personalised Number plates, DVLA Number Plates info, Private number plates, Car registrations. I used them and bought my plate for £129 2 years ago. Similar plates to mine are now selling for £320. You have to register the number plate with a car within 1 year, but this can be extended on a yearly basis indefinitely.
and incase your wondering my plate is
V8 HEX
...these cars do put a spell on you....
Andy