Number plate change doesn't matter after re-registration, but I definitelly need to have 'Westfield' on the V5 combined with a date of first registration older than 06/1968.
What are the options ?
SVA or rebodied MG?
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Re: SVA or rebodied MG?
Okay ive just checked my v5, I registered my car after IVA about 18 months ago. I used a 1962 donor, but the date of first registration is down as the day i registered the car, with special notes that 1) the number plate is not transferable, 2) the car is kit built/converted, assembled from parts all of which may not be new, 3) that an IVA certificate was issued and that a visible smoke test only is required.
There is no mention as to the age of the donor car.
Hope this helps
B.
There is no mention as to the age of the donor car.
Hope this helps
B.
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Re: SVA or rebodied MG?
Thank B, very helpful!
The 3 special notes are no issue, but the fact the date of registration is down to the day you have registered the car is a blocker for registering the car where I live. That probably is the reason why most cars from the latest batch (2005-2014) have a recent date of registration.
I now need to understand whether that is general or whether there is a workaround. If not, I'll have to let this particular car go ....
I do prefer a car from the recent batch as these are (generally spoken) in a better shape, but mainly as some have the 5 speed gearbox. The 5 speed is required to drive on the highway to the track or tours and was the main reason for selling my Eleven some years ago. Hence, I have been very interested in reading the topic about 5 speed conversion (gearbox + conversion adapter + Westfield chasis kit), which might be an option when buying a correctly registered car with rib box.
If any other examples about registration, do not hesitate ...
Rgds,
The 3 special notes are no issue, but the fact the date of registration is down to the day you have registered the car is a blocker for registering the car where I live. That probably is the reason why most cars from the latest batch (2005-2014) have a recent date of registration.

I do prefer a car from the recent batch as these are (generally spoken) in a better shape, but mainly as some have the 5 speed gearbox. The 5 speed is required to drive on the highway to the track or tours and was the main reason for selling my Eleven some years ago. Hence, I have been very interested in reading the topic about 5 speed conversion (gearbox + conversion adapter + Westfield chasis kit), which might be an option when buying a correctly registered car with rib box.
If any other examples about registration, do not hesitate ...
Rgds,