Private Plate - Page 3

Carbootboy · 2nd February 2022, 22:17

Well thank you all for your comments, some more constructive than others.
I’ve noticed that “make an offer” option is available, so I may well do that and see where I get.

Carbootboy · 2nd February 2022, 22:21

Out of interest has anyone had any dealings with www.netplates.co.uk ?

Maxfly · 3rd February 2022, 23:11

I got mine from the dvla, to me it resembles a cut down version of my surname.
I have seen it advised that if you do find a plate available from other sellers to make sure it isn’t available from the dvla first as apparently some will list plates that they don’t actually have and can be got much cheaper direct from dvla (which is what they pay when the purchase is made by an individual and then sell on to that person with their markup on it)

Ravinder · 4th February 2022, 00:03

Reg transfers is another good one for private plates.

https://www.regtransfers.co.uk/?gcli...BoChLMQAvD_BwE

coolguy · 4th February 2022, 09:05

Have usually found what I wanted (or nearly) on DVLA site, but have also used Elite Registrations in Devizes - very helpful, and reasonably priced.

ceedy · 4th February 2022, 10:49

I got my V80 MGO for the 260 on the Dvla site.. was actually pretty cheap considering some of their prices.

Also Got a Private plate for Liz as a Xmas prezzy for her Micra .

That left the original private plate E2 S** plate off the car, i popped it on reg transfers. who proceeded to bombard me with offered of 3-400 quids ..

Then they also foolishly sent me a few emails offering it to me for sale at £1500

.

Seems its found its way onto lots of other reg sites from £1300 upwards

No problem letting them have 30% ish for a few computer key presses but not that amount .. so just be carefull with these sites .

C

clf · 4th February 2022, 12:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by ceedy

I got my V80 MGO for the 260 on the Dvla site.. was actually pretty cheap considering some of their prices.

Also Got a Private plate for Liz as a Xmas prezzy for her Micra .

That left the original private plate E2 S** plate off the car, i popped it on reg transfers. who proceeded to bombard me with offered of 3-400 quids ..

Then they also foolishly sent me a few emails offering it to me for sale at £1500

.

Seems its found its way onto lots of other reg sites from £1300 upwards

No problem letting them have 30% ish for a few computer key presses but not that amount .. so just be carefull with these sites .

C

Tell them you would consider it at 1300, then wait for their email saying they have a buyer offering 300, then offer it to them for 2000, and see if they bid you down to maybe a grand for it. If they do, take the grand and simply 'change your mind' in regards to buying lol.

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3disco · 4th February 2022, 13:35

I suppose it has limited appeal because it could only be used on a late 2005 registered mg/rover.

wraymond · 5th February 2022, 13:26

My first dabble in those murky waters was in the year 1984. I know, I know, a notable year for writing a book.

I saw my three initials and, at the time, a relevant number on a plate for sale and grabbed it for £250. Later used it on my last of 4 P6’s. Since then it’s been used on a BMW Series 5, Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, a Jaguar XJ40, and 2 75’s including my present one. The cost was modest and I’ve no idea what it might be worth now. I’ve told Celia that if I go before her she must bury the plates with me. Oh, and not incinerated. Oh, and sell the number as my Life Assurance.

victorgte · 5th February 2022, 14:09

Did not like the reg on my MGTF so I looked at the DVLA site and got a good one for £250 all Inc of vat and transfer fee.
Changed BN53 LVF to T333 MGR.
No plans for changing any other vehicles that we have.

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4th February 2022, 00:03	#24
Ravinder This is my second home Rover 75 saloon x2, Rover 75 Tourer x2, Rover 220 Coupe Turbo Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife Posts: 9,036 Thanks: 2,278 Thanked 2,852 Times in 1,718 Posts	Reg transfers is another good one for private plates. https://www.regtransfers.co.uk/?gcli...BoChLMQAvD_BwE __________________ Wanted - Indian bride. Cash waiting. (All sorted - bargain) First name and forum name: Ravinder Rover 75 2.0 CDT Connoisseur SE 116 (160 remap) Royal Blue (JFM) This vehicle was the 50,481st 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 2,238th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE to be made out of 3,775 This vehicle was the 5,002nd 75 in Royal Blue (code: JFM) to be made out of 14,420 Royal Blue 75s

4th February 2022, 10:49	#26
ceedy This is my second home All Trophy Blue ,ZT260#50 , ZT CDTI Auto, ZR105+ and 1.8T Firefrost spoiling the Set . Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nr Sherborne But in Somerset.. Posts: 6,075 Thanks: 916 Thanked 1,214 Times in 768 Posts	I got my V80 MGO for the 260 on the Dvla site.. was actually pretty cheap considering some of their prices. Also Got a Private plate for Liz as a Xmas prezzy for her Micra . That left the original private plate E2 S** plate off the car, i popped it on reg transfers. who proceeded to bombard me with offered of 3-400 quids .. Then they also foolishly sent me a few emails offering it to me for sale at £1500 . Seems its found its way onto lots of other reg sites from £1300 upwards No problem letting them have 30% ish for a few computer key presses but not that amount .. so just be carefull with these sites . C __________________ The Three Bloo's Wifey's Zr105, MY CDTI & 260 #50 and Number One sons 1.8T in Firefrost When I were a lad Zero to 142 in 10.25 secs at the Pod on my Blown Norton. 210 Kart Champ in 70's Last edited by ceedy; 4th February 2022 at 10:53..

5th February 2022, 13:26	#29
wraymond This is my second home 75 Auto 2.5 SE Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Westcliff on Sea Posts: 5,185 Thanks: 423 Thanked 1,680 Times in 1,014 Posts	My first dabble in those murky waters was in the year 1984. I know, I know, a notable year for writing a book. I saw my three initials and, at the time, a relevant number on a plate for sale and grabbed it for £250. Later used it on my last of 4 P6’s. Since then it’s been used on a BMW Series 5, Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, a Jaguar XJ40, and 2 75’s including my present one. The cost was modest and I’ve no idea what it might be worth now. I’ve told Celia that if I go before her she must bury the plates with me. Oh, and not incinerated. Oh, and sell the number as my Life Assurance. __________________ member no. 235 Last edited by wraymond; 5th February 2022 at 13:29..

5th February 2022, 14:09	#30
victorgte I really should get out more....... MGTF, MGZT, Range Rover Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cheltenham Posts: 2,802 Thanks: 395 Thanked 633 Times in 446 Posts	Did not like the reg on my MGTF so I looked at the DVLA site and got a good one for £250 all Inc of vat and transfer fee. Changed BN53 LVF to T333 MGR. No plans for changing any other vehicles that we have. Sent from my POT-LX1 using Tapatalk __________________ MG TF 135, MG ZT, Range Rover P38

2nd February 2022, 22:17	#21
Carbootboy Avid contributor MG ZT Join Date: May 2010 Location: Morpeth Posts: 186 Thanks: 5 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Well thank you all for your comments, some more constructive than others. I’ve noticed that “make an offer” option is available, so I may well do that and see where I get.

2nd February 2022, 22:21	#22
Carbootboy Avid contributor MG ZT Join Date: May 2010 Location: Morpeth Posts: 186 Thanks: 5 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Out of interest has anyone had any dealings with www.netplates.co.uk ?

3rd February 2022, 23:11	#23
Maxfly Loves to post MG ZT 190 SE Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fort William Posts: 317 Thanks: 407 Thanked 110 Times in 75 Posts	I got mine from the dvla, to me it resembles a cut down version of my surname. I have seen it advised that if you do find a plate available from other sellers to make sure it isn’t available from the dvla first as apparently some will list plates that they don’t actually have and can be got much cheaper direct from dvla (which is what they pay when the purchase is made by an individual and then sell on to that person with their markup on it)

4th February 2022, 09:05	#25
coolguy Coolguy Rover 75 CDT Tourer Auto, Rover 75 2.0 Connoisseur Auto, MG ZT 2.5 Auto and MG ZT Cdti Auto (Monogra Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Finedon Posts: 1,896 Thanks: 933 Thanked 638 Times in 430 Posts	Have usually found what I wanted (or nearly) on DVLA site, but have also used Elite Registrations in Devizes - very helpful, and reasonably priced.

4th February 2022, 13:35	#28
3disco 3disco ROVER 75 CONN TOURER CDTI and ZTT V8 SE LPG Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: chardstock.axminster,devon Posts: 1,493 Thanks: 361 Thanked 94 Times in 85 Posts	I suppose it has limited appeal because it could only be used on a late 2005 registered mg/rover.