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[mab01uk]

Following an extended period of lobbying and consultation by the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC) culminating in the Call for Evidence to which Members responded in record numbers,  the Federation can now share this Registration Policy Update from DVLA.

The Federation is very encouraged by these outcomes, not only with the revised policies but also with a clear change to a more sympathetic and pragmatic approach to the registration difficulties sometimes faced with older vehicles.

 

Key changes include:

• like-for-like repairs and restorations will no longer require notification to DVLA, providing the vehicle’s appearance is the same as when it was originally manufactured and there are no changes to the log book (V5C)
• vehicles that have been subject to significant structural modifications will be able to keep their original Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and registration number, but the registered keeper must notify DVLA of the changes. 
• vehicles that have been converted to electric will also be able to retain their original identity, but the registered keeper must notify DVLA of the changes.

More details here:-

https://www.fbhvc.co...ration-policies

Edited by mab01uk, Yesterday, 08:39 AM.

[Designer]

Hi,

 

That is great news.

I recall a post on here regarding a Mini being converted to electric but had to be scrapped because two holes had been drilled to allow the cables to be routed.

Lets hope this car hasn't been scrapped yet and that these new rules can be applied to that Mini.

 

Paddy

[mab01uk]

Hi,

 

That is great news.

I recall a post on here regarding a Mini being converted to electric but had to be scrapped because two holes had been drilled to allow the cables to be routed.

Lets hope this car hasn't been scrapped yet and that these new rules can be applied to that Mini.

 

Paddy

 

The Mini EV conversion was by 'Bitsilly' who posted on TMF in 2022, not sure if he scrapped it or not in the end....

 

"As some of you know, he restored a 1960 Mini ditching the 850cc engine for an electric motor.

Unfortunately, DVLA said that because he drilled holes in the boot, it was now a modified kit-car.
They couldn't fault the conversion, but due to the holes his car needed an IVA test which it could never pass.
They refused to allow the holes to be welded up so this was terminal, the car was potentially scrap."

 

More here....

Petition To Allow Classic Car Ev Conversions To Continue (October 2022) :-

https://www.theminif...ns-to-continue/

Edited by mab01uk, Yesterday, 11:56 AM.

[evansisgreat]

Does this mean they are getting rid of Q plates? Or reducing the need for them? It sounds like it could open up the possibility of hatchback conversions again.