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matthewsemple 20th October 2010 10:50

MG Rover Group number plates
 
I am thinking of getting a ZT and have a private plate to transfer onto the potential new car. So I'll need a new plate for the front and an oval one for the rear. As I am fussy, I would like it to have the MG ROVER GROUP LTD text and the Viking/Octagon logos as fitted to press cars and those direct from MG Rover.

So does anyone know of a company that will do a plate like this? I have heard that recent legislation has outlawed logos from plates but I am sure that a 'show' plate in the standard font will go unnoticed.

Rabett_Rover 20th October 2010 11:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthewsemple (Post 603906)
I am thinking of getting a ZT and have a private plate to transfer onto the potential new car. So I'll need a new plate for the front and an oval one for the rear. As I am fussy, I would like it to have the MG ROVER GROUP LTD text and the Viking/Octagon logos as fitted to press cars and those direct from MG Rover.

So does anyone know of a company that will do a plate like this? I have heard that recent legislation has outlawed logos from plates but I am sure that a 'show' plate in the standard font will go unnoticed.


I've been trying to get the same thing made up but haven't had any luck as yet.


Hang on I will just get a pic...

Rabett_Rover 20th October 2010 11:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthewsemple (Post 603906)
I am thinking of getting a ZT and have a private plate to transfer onto the potential new car. So I'll need a new plate for the front and an oval one for the rear. As I am fussy, I would like it to have the MG ROVER GROUP LTD text and the Viking/Octagon logos as fitted to press cars and those direct from MG Rover.

So does anyone know of a company that will do a plate like this? I have heard that recent legislation has outlawed logos from plates but I am sure that a 'show' plate in the standard font will go unnoticed.


I've been trying to get the same thing made up but haven't had any luck as yet.

This is what you and I are after isn't it?
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...7efc040847.jpg

BIG 'G' 20th October 2010 11:39

have you tried here

http://www.no1showplates.co.uk/index_new.php

Kai Herb 20th October 2010 13:51

I think you will have an issue getting number plates like these made as the legislation is very clear as to what you can display on a plate.

You could get around it by having "Show Plates" made but these wouldnt come with the BS number on them.

Whether or no you would get picked up for it on a mot is another matter (can see the Police pulling you as long as the spacing / font is correct)

vindaloo 20th October 2010 14:50

Send an e-mail to Gill @ Designaplate with exactly what you want, nothing was too much trouble for them.

[email protected]

matthewsemple 20th October 2010 19:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kai Herb (Post 603968)
I think you will have an issue getting number plates like these made as the legislation is very clear as to what you can display on a plate.

You could get around it by having "Show Plates" made but these wouldnt come with the BS number on them.

Whether or no you would get picked up for it on a mot is another matter (can see the Police pulling you as long as the spacing / font is correct)

I did this for my Rover 200 as fancyplates.com have the 'ROVER' script in the correct 1990s font in their dropdown list. They are show plates in theory but are the standard UK font and have no BS number - but it is a 1995 model so it is possible that the plates are original and hence would not have them.

Do you think MOT testers are more vigilant for the BS number on post-2001 cars? They were obviously legal at some point because the press cars had them - the 'no logo' rule is very recent.

Kai Herb 20th October 2010 20:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthewsemple (Post 604135)
Do you think MOT testers are more vigilant for the BS number on post-2001 cars? They were obviously legal at some point because the press cars had them - the 'no logo' rule is very recent.

I shouldnt think so ,my guess they give it a glance to make sure its not damaged etc but ive not seen one looking for the BS mark.

But there are always some that are more efficient than others :)

matthewsemple 30th October 2010 22:11

Gill has mocked up the plate for me. Can anyone clarify the following:
  • Is the font correct?
  • Is the Rover logo supposed to be the redisigned one?
  • Should the MG logo be the more elaborate filled in one?

Click on the image below for a full size version:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y20...th_N700NJS.jpg

Rabett_Rover 30th October 2010 22:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthewsemple (Post 608966)
Gill has mocked up the plate for me. Can anyone clarify the following:
  • Is the font correct?
  • Is the Rover logo supposed to be the redisigned one?
  • Should the MG logo be the more elaborate filled in one?

Click on the image below for a full size version:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y20...th_N700NJS.jpg


The Rover logo should be the older style one, the MG badge is fine though. Under 'MG Rover Group' there should be the post code B31 2TB.

This is the correct font I believe
:smilie_re: http://www.identifont.com/find?font=P22+Underground+Pro


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