John,
I pinched your picture of the web. It is a nice photo.
Well, today I celebrate. I got my new registration number from DVLA. No issues, no inspection, just a new Tax Disc and paperwork to get new number plates. So after successfully navigating through IVA, I now have a fully road legal registered car.
I can now relax and get the car painted. Fantastic feeling.
Cheers,
Martin