V8250, I have scars from the DVLA over a BSA Bantam they insisted a 1982 plate was appropriate. Evidence means nothing to them. If your lucky, the person you get dealing with your issue knows something about cars and stuff, but more likely your query will be dealt with by someone who thinks...

Donut? Been worse;) I will try both BMM and the Heritage trust. It is very tricky getting people to commit to advice though. And I understand their reticence given how unpredictable DVLA are with these kind of decisions.

My first post here, so please go easy on me. I am looking for my first series Landy, and have found a 1973 series 3 ckd, assembled in South Africa, but not registered there until 1986. It has been imported back to the UK, however, DVLA have given it a 1986 number as they don't accept a letter...