5 replies to this topic

[kappa]

Hi sry I may be asking this in the wrong section, but here we go:

I have a 1972 clubman mini, which was quite badly damaged in a car crash, and i also have a 1988 mini mayfair, and i have been wondering can i use my mayfair, but transfer all my reg plates, vin plates, etc over to the mayfair from the 1972 clubman.

If so how do i go about this, any help will be appriciated.

Thankyou

[MRA]

Isn't this commonly known as ringing ?

[SolarB]

If the original clubman shell is beyond repair the only way to keep the original age related plate (and tax exemption) is to replace the shell with a brand new shell of similar specification to the original.
I'm afraid you just can't go around swapping vehicle identities.

Edited by SolarB, 07 June 2010 - 07:09 PM.

[kappa]

lol, i think so mate, but was just wondering is there a ligit way of doing this?

[bmcecosse]

Absolutely not! The Reg Number MUST stay with the body shell - only legit way is with a NEW Heritage shell. However - you can of course use sections of your 'good' shell to repair the damage to the earlier shell - if you get my drift...........

Edited by bmcecosse, 07 June 2010 - 07:45 PM.

[lrostoke]

whilst not adverse to swapping bits and bobs if I'm keeping the vehicle, always think its a bit dodgy if you come to sell it.

The other concern is if and its a big if you ever get involved in a major accident then the vehicle will be torn to bits, the insurance will pretend you don't exist.
End of day is it worth the chance.