187 MP for Sale

What's included with your purchase

Plate Details

187 MP is a dateless registration — one of the most desirable formats in the UK personalised plate market. Dateless plates carry no year identifier, which means they can be transferred to a vehicle of any age with no restriction. This flexibility, combined with their short format and limited availability, makes dateless plates among the most sought-after on the market.

Investment & Value

187 MP is a dateless registration — the most desirable format in the UK private plate market. Dateless plates can be transferred to any vehicle regardless of age, and their short, clean format means supply is strictly limited. The combination Imp and Emp is a common name, which significantly increases demand — plates that clearly represent popular names consistently attract competitive bidding and hold their value well. Personalised number plates are a tangible, portable asset. Unlike most purchases, a desirable plate retains and can appreciate in value over time. NewReg has been trading since 1991 and can advise on valuation — call 01772 566400.

Registration History

187 MP was first made available in March 1960.

Why buy from NewReg?

Frequently Asked Questions

• What could 187 MP represent? +
  Many people would see 187 MP as representing the name or word Imp or Emp. As with all personalised number plates, the registration has no official meaning — it is a combination of letters and numbers issued by the DVLA that buyers choose for its personal significance.
• Where is the cheapest place to buy 187 MP? +
  NewReg.co.uk currently lists 187 MP at £10,990, with a total all-in cost from £11,070 including the £80 DVLA transfer fee. NewReg operates a price match guarantee — if you find the same plate advertised cheaper by another dealer, we will beat that price. Full DVLA transfer handling is included at no extra charge beyond the £80 DVLA fee. Finance is also available from approximately £925 per month (0% APR, subject to status).
• Why are some 187 MP listings priced much lower than the market rate? +
  Some dealers advertise plates with a headline figure such as “from £200”, which can refer to their minimum site-wide price rather than an actual price for 187 MP. The genuine market value of 187 MP reflects its specific characteristics — plate format, letter combination, rarity and any name or word that buyers may associate with it. NewReg lists 187 MP at £10,990 — the true market price — with a price match guarantee: if you find 187 MP legitimately offered cheaper by another UK dealer, we will beat that price.
• What is included when I buy 187 MP from NewReg? +
  Your purchase of 187 MP from NewReg includes: full DVLA transfer service — we handle all paperwork on your behalf at no extra charge beyond the standard DVLA transfer fee, a certificate of entitlement, and road-legal acrylic number plates. The £80 DVLA transfer fee is shown separately at checkout and paid direct to the DVLA. NewReg has been a DVLA-recognised reseller and CNDA member since 1991.
• Can I put 187 MP on any vehicle? +
  187 MP is a dateless registration — it carries no year identifier. Under DVLA rules, dateless plates can be transferred to a vehicle of any age, making them one of the most flexible personalised number plates available.
• Can I buy 187 MP on finance? +
  Yes — 187 MP is eligible for 0% APR finance through NewReg's finance partner. Based on the current price of £10,990, monthly payments start from approximately £925. Finance is available on plates priced between £250 and £25,000, subject to status and approval.
• Does NewReg offer a price guarantee on 187 MP? +
  Yes. NewReg guarantees you will not find 187 MP advertised cheaper by any other UK dealer. If you do find a lower price for the same plate, we will beat it — our guarantee covers the full cost including the plate rights, VAT, and the DVLA transfer fee. See our price match guarantee at newreg.co.uk/services/guarantee/
• What is the total cost of buying 187 MP? +
  The all-in cost of buying 187 MP from NewReg is £11,070. This breaks down as: plate price £10,990 + VAT £2,198 + DVLA transfer fee £80. There are no hidden charges — the DVLA fee is paid directly to the DVLA as part of the transfer process. NewReg handles all DVLA paperwork on your behalf.
• What does 187 MP mean as a personalised plate? +
  As a personalised number plate, 187 MP is most often chosen because it reads as the name or word Imp. The DVLA issues registrations based on a formula of letters and numbers — the personal meaning comes from how buyers interpret the combination. 187 MP is a popular choice for anyone named Imp or with a personal or professional connection to that word.
• Is 187 MP a good investment? +
  Personalised number plates have a strong track record as alternative investments. 187 MP is a Dateless registration — dateless plates in particular carry no age restriction and historically hold value well across economic cycles. Unlike most assets, a personalised plate can be displayed and used daily while being held as an investment. NewReg has operated since 1991 and has seen strong long-term appreciation across quality registrations. Plates are not a guaranteed investment — values depend on demand, plate format, and letter combination.