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Old 31st October 2010, 19:11   #21
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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?
That postcode - is it B31 2TB?
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Old 31st October 2010, 19:14   #22
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That postcode - is it B31 2TB?
It sure is. That's the best picture I have sadly.
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Old 31st October 2010, 20:11   #23
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Had a go at amending the image.

I have done the Rover logo and the postcode:



Now I have to to add the BS marker and...

get someone to make plates just like this so I don't get hassle at MOT time.
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Old 31st October 2010, 20:11   #24
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To be quite honest I think it's all a bit ridiculous where you can't get plates made up that are almost identical to plates by the manufacturer or dealership, simply because of some retro-active law.
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Took my car for the MOT yesterday, to the same place it went last year, and they pointed out my plates and asked if I had another set for the MOT, I said no and explained it had passed last year. Their reply was "if asked it was not tested with these plates" so next year will need to make sure I have a legal pair. Been running cars with this plate for years and first time its caused interest, so maybe hotting up. See pic below for spacing,

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Old 31st October 2010, 20:51   #26
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Well my beloved L Jay passed her MOT just about a month ago with her original plates on. The plates pre date the various marks and are totally plain! She still passed though!
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Old 31st October 2010, 22:01   #27
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The regulations about BS marking, postcode etc., only apply to number plates on vehicles registered after 1st September 2001 and new number plates fitted to pre 2001 cars.
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Old 2nd November 2010, 02:12   #28
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That is right Ray. My car was first registered in September 2004 which is why I am concerned about this.

I have now found an eBay seller who is advertising Rover 75 plates that are 100% legal with the postcode and BS marker. I have contacted them to see if they can put the MG ROVER GROUP text on them.
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Old 2nd November 2010, 14:42   #29
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Cool MG Rover plates update

Update on this - I have just ordered some from an eBay seller who is going to supply a fully legal set of plates with the postcode and BS marker and the MG Rover Group text and logos.

The only compromise I will have to live with is the postcode is that of the suppliers rather than Longbridge but it should be tiny so I am happy with that.

When I get the plates I'll post some pictures and details of the supplier.
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Old 4th November 2010, 15:27   #30
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Plates arrived this morning with:

MG ROVER GROUP text
Rover and MG logos
BSAU marker
and Longbridge postcode!

Bonus!

I am just off to get some sticky fixers so I can put the plates on the car. I'll post an image of the plates a bit later.
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