The UK number plate system was introduced in late 1903 with the registration 'A1', debatably, being the first. Registration marks were issued in
sequence and related to the geographic area they were issued. The registration system has undergone many changes since then. We have put together
a brief guide to the different private numberplate styles for you below.
Dateless Style number plates (Mainland UK) (issued between 1903 and 1963)
123 ABCABC 123
A 1The Ultimate Registration Mark
25 JRJanet And Ronald's 25th Anniversary
999 ROBRob The Fire-fighter
TOY 5Ideal For Toyota or Toy Store Owners
AJL 33April Jeanette Lee
4 CMPFor Christopher Michael Parkinson
ALF 45Alfred
XMA 55It's Christmas!
Can be transferred to any age vehicle
Very rare due to their age
Generally the most expensive style
No I, Q or Z in the registration
I wanted a Dateless plate to cover the age of my vehicle and that would hopefully act as an investment. Plates4Less suggested BB 1967, BJB 808
and XOX 222.
Brett James Brown, DOB 1967, Accountant
Our Dateless Number Plates area is the most comprehensive in the industry, including lots of useful tools, check out these areas (these links
open in new window):
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