Other than by basic structure (i.e. letters before numbers or vice-versa)
there is little in the registration that gives you the 'when' other than the
sequential use of the digits, you have to wait until the suffix and prefix
letters came in before it gives you the year, or approximate year or part
thereof. However the 2nd and 3rd letters usually give the registration
district, although even this goes awry as 'busy' districts borrowed unused
blocks from 'quiet' districts in the 70s and 80s. In this case 'WK' relates
to Coventry, a city in Warwickshire in the English Midlands (and home to
Gaydon).
There is Registration info including links to various other sites on the web
site below - select 'Registrations' on the side-bar.
PaulH
http://www.mgb-stuff.org.uk
----- Original Message -----
From: David F. Darby <darby@tri-lakes.net>
To: MGs List <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 23, 2000 1:31 PM
Subject: English number plates
> The turkey's basking in the oven, the MG is in the garage, and I have a
> question on my mind.
>
> I recently came across some old vehicle number plates from England, and I
am
> curious to know when and where they were issued. I'm guessing about 1957
or
> so, but I wonder if there is a code in the number that identifies such
> things? Does anyone know of a website with references?
>
> The number is WWK 172.
>
> Thanks for any suggestions.
>
> Regards,
>
> David F. Darby
> http://www.mgb.bc.ca/mgz
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