Number Plate Auction

FantasticMrFish · 6th May 2021, 15:59

Just having a glance at some upcoming numberplate auctions on the DVLA.

75 ROV starting price of £1200 coming soon.

Unfortunately I have better things to spend my money on at the moment to get the car mechanically sound or I would be tempted.

coolguy · 6th May 2021, 18:29

My bet is that it will fetch a lot more than that, in the region of £3k.

Discofan · 6th May 2021, 18:55

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Originally Posted by coolguy

My bet is that it will fetch a lot more than that, in the region of £3k.

Need to be a special 75 to spend that sort of money on a plate for it.

firefrost · 6th May 2021, 19:00

I have had a cherished plate for the last 30 years on my cars and was wondering what it might be worth now. The no is OO 9961 and at the moment is held as a cherished no. which I can sell or put on a car.

I may be selling my 75 this year so have reserved the no to put it on my next purchase. I know this will only be worth what some one is prepared to pay for it so what is it worth? I think it was issued in the 60, Cheers.

BRG75 · 6th May 2021, 19:51

I think you will find that it is much earlier, 1920's or 30's.

OO can be looked up in old AA publications, or similar; which will tell you the issuing council.

I happen to know that OW was Southampton, because I once had OW 8492 on a 1935 Ariel 500cc outfit (bike and sidecar)

There was an anomaly in the early / mid '60's, when some councils (mistakenly?) issued a single letter and 4 numerals, D 1234 for example.

Although they were an anomaly, they remained in circulation.

RDS · 6th May 2021, 21:33

How much?
It was £26k a couple of weeks ago!
I've missed out on a profit!

bsafly · 6th May 2021, 22:05

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Originally Posted by BRG75

There was an anomaly in the early / mid '60's, when some councils (mistakenly?) issued a single letter and 4 numerals, D 1234 for example.

Although they were an anomaly, they remained in circulation.

In the early 1990's i used to own a 1957 Standard super 10 with the registration number 9754 F, the original number issued by Essex CC.
Having just remembered the car because of this thread, I thought I would check if it is still around - according to Gov.com it's on SORN at the moment, so should still survive.

(Mind you the recent MOT history is chequered to say the least).

coolguy · 7th May 2021, 08:37

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Originally Posted by RDS

How much?
It was £26k a couple of weeks ago!
I've missed out on a profit!

At auction by the DVLA that was sold for £1,300. Very frustrating - I left a bid of £1,000, but I suspect any bid I made would be countered.

6th May 2021, 15:59	#1
FantasticMrFish Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 178 Thanks: 29 Thanked 17 Times in 14 Posts	Number Plate Auction Just having a glance at some upcoming numberplate auctions on the DVLA. 75 ROV starting price of £1200 coming soon. Unfortunately I have better things to spend my money on at the moment to get the car mechanically sound or I would be tempted.

6th May 2021, 19:00	#4
firefrost Avid contributor rover 75 cdti 54 auto Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: South Lanarkshire Posts: 103 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Number plates I have had a cherished plate for the last 30 years on my cars and was wondering what it might be worth now. The no is OO 9961 and at the moment is held as a cherished no. which I can sell or put on a car. I may be selling my 75 this year so have reserved the no to put it on my next purchase. I know this will only be worth what some one is prepared to pay for it so what is it worth? I think it was issued in the 60, Cheers.

6th May 2021, 19:51	#5
BRG75 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer, 9th & 10th Rovers Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Sevenoaks Posts: 973 Thanks: 670 Thanked 290 Times in 195 Posts	I think you will find that it is much earlier, 1920's or 30's. OO can be looked up in old AA publications, or similar; which will tell you the issuing council. I happen to know that OW was Southampton, because I once had OW 8492 on a 1935 Ariel 500cc outfit (bike and sidecar) There was an anomaly in the early / mid '60's, when some councils (mistakenly?) issued a single letter and 4 numerals, D 1234 for example. Although they were an anomaly, they remained in circulation. __________________ Presently 2004 75 CDTi auto Connoisseur Tourer - White Gold 2001 75 2.5 auto Connoisseur Saloon - White Gold Previously 2002 75 1.8 auto Club SE, 2000 75 1.8 auto Classic SE (Company Car) 1997 420 (Company Car) 1996 216 cabriolet, 198? 213 VDP 1986 SD1 V8 VDP, 1968 2000TC, 1966 2000.

6th May 2021, 21:33	#6
RDS Newbie Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: TETBURY Posts: 29 Thanks: 10 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts	How much? It was £26k a couple of weeks ago! I've missed out on a profit! __________________ SMITHY I love my 75 Tourer. I'm also stuck with a '71 Triumph Spitfire, a '90 Jag XJS Convertible from Japan, '06 Mini Convertible which is my wife's and a '90 Toyota Hilux Pickup with 38" wheels and a 10 1/2" lift.

6th May 2021, 18:29	#2
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