OVE 17R

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Plate Details

OVE 17R is a suffix-style registration. The suffix letter R at the end of the plate identifies it as a 1976 registration. Suffix plates were the standard UK format from 1963 to 1983. Under DVLA rules, OVE 17R can be assigned to any vehicle first registered in 1976 or earlier. Suffix plates with strong initials or short numbers are among the most collectable formats available.

Registration History

OVE 17R was first made available in 1977. The original issuing office for this combination is Cambridgeshire C.C.. Local council and county borough offices issued plates within their geographic area — the issuing office identifies the regional origin of the registration.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What could OVE 17R represent? +
  Many people would see OVE 17R as representing the name or word Ear. 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.
• Is OVE 17R available to buy, and what does it cost? +
  OVE 17R is not currently listed for sale on NewReg. We can investigate availability on your behalf — use the Register Interest button and our team will research the plate and contact you with pricing. NewReg has been sourcing personalised number plates since 1991.
• What is included when I buy OVE 17R from NewReg? +
  Your purchase of OVE 17R 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.
• When was OVE 17R first issued? +
  OVE 17R was first made available in 1976.
• Can I put OVE 17R on my car? +
  Under DVLA rules, a number plate cannot make a vehicle appear newer than it is. OVE 17R can be assigned to a vehicle first registered in 1976 or earlier — it cannot be placed on a vehicle registered after that date.
• Does NewReg offer a price guarantee on OVE 17R? +
  Yes. NewReg guarantees you will not find OVE 17R 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 does OVE 17R mean as a personalised plate? +
  As a personalised number plate, OVE 17R is most often chosen because it reads as the name or word Ear. The DVLA issues registrations based on a formula of letters and numbers — the personal meaning comes from how buyers interpret the combination. OVE 17R is a popular choice for anyone named Ear or with a personal or professional connection to that word.