MGB heritage bodyshell rebuild

[ludo]

Hello all, should an MGB restored using a Heritage bodyshell keep its old chassis number, or have a new chassis number. Where would one expect to find the chassis plate on such a car?

[thewave]

I would imagine it retains the original, but don't know for certain. Would make sense, otherwise the car becomes a different vehicle and would need a different plate, which we all know doesn't happen with a heritage shell.

Mine are on the right inside the engine bay near the wheel arch I think

[ludo]

thewave said:

I would imagine it retains the original, but don't know for certain. Would make sense, otherwise the car becomes a different vehicle and would need a different plate, which we all know doesn't happen with a heritage shell.

Mine are on the right inside the engine bay near the wheel arch I think

Ah, at least half the advice I gave was sound then (the second bit). Just out of curiosity, what would be the legal status of an MG built on a Heritage bodyshell from "spares", would it need to be SVA'ed?

many thanks!

[thewave]

ludo said:

thewave said:

I would imagine it retains the original, but don't know for certain. Would make sense, otherwise the car becomes a different vehicle and would need a different plate, which we all know doesn't happen with a heritage shell.

Mine are on the right inside the engine bay near the wheel arch I think

Ah, at least half the advice I gave was sound then (the second bit). Just out of curiosity, what would be the legal status of an MG built on a Heritage bodyshell from "spares", would it need to be SVA'ed?

many thanks!

In order to retain the original registration mark:

cars must use:
The original unmodified chassis or unaltered bodyshell (i.e. body and chassis as one unit - monocoque); or a new chassis or monocoque bodyshell of the same specification as the original supported by evidence from the dealer or manufacturer (e.g. receipt).heritage shell

And two other major components from the original vehicle - ie suspension (front & back); steering assembly; axles (both); transmission or engine.

If a second-hand chassis or monocoque bodyshell is used, the vehicle must pass a an enhanced single vehicle approval (ESVA) or single vehicle approval (SVA) test after which a "Q" prefix registration number will be allocated.

[ludo]

thewave said:

ludo said:

thewave said:

I would imagine it retains the original, but don't know for certain. Would make sense, otherwise the car becomes a different vehicle and would need a different plate, which we all know doesn't happen with a heritage shell.

Mine are on the right inside the engine bay near the wheel arch I think

Ah, at least half the advice I gave was sound then (the second bit). Just out of curiosity, what would be the legal status of an MG built on a Heritage bodyshell from "spares", would it need to be SVA'ed?

many thanks!

In order to retain the original registration mark:

cars must use:
The original unmodified chassis or unaltered bodyshell (i.e. body and chassis as one unit - monocoque); or a new chassis or monocoque bodyshell of the same specification as the original supported by evidence from the dealer or manufacturer (e.g. receipt).heritage shell

And two other major components from the original vehicle - ie suspension (front & back); steering assembly; axles (both); transmission or engine.

If a second-hand chassis or monocoque bodyshell is used, the vehicle must pass a an enhanced single vehicle approval (ESVA) or single vehicle approval (SVA) test after which a "Q" prefix registration number will be allocated.

cheers for the advice, much appreciated!