982 ABY for Sale

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Plate Details

982 ABY 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.

Registration History

982 ABY was first made available in 1963. The original issuing office for this combination is Croydon C.B.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 982 ABY represent? +
  Many people would see 982 ABY as representing the name or word Gabby, Rabby or Baby. 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 982 ABY? +
  NewReg.co.uk currently lists 982 ABY at £3,825, with a total all-in cost from £3,905 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 £328 per month (0% APR, subject to status).
• Why are some 982 ABY 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 982 ABY. The genuine market value of 982 ABY reflects its specific characteristics — plate format, letter combination, rarity and any name or word that buyers may associate with it. NewReg lists 982 ABY at £3,825 — the true market price — with a price match guarantee: if you find 982 ABY legitimately offered cheaper by another UK dealer, we will beat that price.
• What is included when I buy 982 ABY from NewReg? +
  Your purchase of 982 ABY 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 982 ABY on any vehicle? +
  982 ABY 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 982 ABY on finance? +
  Yes — 982 ABY is eligible for 0% APR finance through NewReg's finance partner. Based on the current price of £3,825, monthly payments start from approximately £328. Finance is available on plates priced between £250 and £25,000, subject to status and approval.
• Does NewReg offer a price guarantee on 982 ABY? +
  Yes. NewReg guarantees you will not find 982 ABY 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 982 ABY? +
  The all-in cost of buying 982 ABY from NewReg is £3,905. This breaks down as: plate price £3,825 + VAT £765 + 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 982 ABY mean as a personalised plate? +
  As a personalised number plate, 982 ABY is most often chosen because it reads as the name or word Gabby. The DVLA issues registrations based on a formula of letters and numbers — the personal meaning comes from how buyers interpret the combination. 982 ABY is a popular choice for anyone named Gabby or with a personal or professional connection to that word.