R40 DMS

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Plate Details

R40 DMS is a prefix-style registration, identified by the letter R at the start of the plate. The prefix letter R corresponds to the 1997 registration period. Under DVLA rules, this plate can be assigned to any vehicle first registered in 1997 or earlier. Prefix plates were issued between 1983 and 2001 and remain popular for their clean, readable format.

Registration History

R40 DMS was first made available in 1997. The original issuing office for this combination is Stirling 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 type of number plate is R40 DMS? +
  R40 DMS is a Prefix style number plate (letter + number + letters). Personalised number plates have no official meaning — they are combinations of letters and numbers issued by the DVLA.
• Is R40 DMS available to buy, and what does it cost? +
  R40 DMS 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 R40 DMS from NewReg? +
  Your purchase of R40 DMS 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 R40 DMS first issued? +
  R40 DMS was first made available in 1997.
• Can I put R40 DMS on my car? +
  Under DVLA rules, a number plate cannot make a vehicle appear newer than it is. R40 DMS can be assigned to a vehicle first registered in 1997 or earlier — it cannot be placed on a vehicle registered after that date.
• Does NewReg offer a price guarantee on R40 DMS? +
  Yes. NewReg guarantees you will not find R40 DMS 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/