Missing VIN Plate

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TRAILER WEIGHT VIN ID PLATE

Hi,

One book says every vehicle must have a VIN plate ....... which were not invented until a long time after they invented Land Rovers. A CHASSIS plate is not a VIN plate. Neither are the numbers stamped onto your chassis, that is just a chassis number. The plate on your bulkhead shows the COMMISION number.

The last time I met this problem, I phoned my wife to look at the V5 and tell me the chassis number. At that time (still?) it was not a MOT fail for a pre-1980 vehivle to NOT have a VIN plate, and my tester knew that..

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there is a section for "vin plate not present"

common nowledge for any tester......

hi

Having had several conversations with vosa and the dot I have been told that a self-adhesive sticker with vehicle identity no. written on and stuck to the vehicle is acceptable for an mot.

This not in my best interest to tell you, as I do sell replacements for those who want a more permanant solutions , but a sticker will get you through an mot in an emergency.

If you prefer a metal period look replacement you can find a good variety at Chassis & Vin Plates Home

Hope this info is of help.

THE lad and i have a 74 siii swb ,the vin plate had turned to white powder and became unreadable our mot tester sez dont worry @ it dave i know which motor it is cos he,d tested it for years ,but if you want peace of mind stamp a bit of ally n rivet it on that will suffice mate .Now he,s tested our motors for years and he,s spot on ,but i bought a new vin plate frm STEVE GRAHAM SERVICES TEESIDE stamped it myself he sez thats fine mate . Now S G S has moved to ELDON nr BISHOP AUKLAND ,,email,,,,STEVE GRAHAM SERVICES,@ HOTMAIL CO. UK i dunno wether he still does em but its worth a try all the best ---dave