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Originally Posted by lancelot link
On the subject of plates , I was told that as long as the digits were correct size and correctly spaced , the size of the surround didn't matter ...some Jags , Bentleys , Rovers etc. have oversized surrounds to fit the boot shape ? Is this correct ?
Does it matter what size or shape the reflective bit is , as long as the digits are legally displayed ?
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Yes and no. The digits are the most critical factor and you're right that some cars have odd sized/shaped plates as standard, but the catch-all is that the plates have to have the manufacturer's details displayed on them at the bottom. Can't remember the specific dates but I think it's everything from 51 plate onwards.
As discussed earlier, you're unlikely to get prosecuted if you have period plates on a period looking car, but there's always the chance that you will.