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1 HRH and 1 O set for reg record 1 HRH and 1 O set for reg record
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Records are expected to be broken when two personalised number plates - 1 HRH and 1 O - go under the hammer.Records are expected to be broken when two personalised number plates - 1 HRH and 1 O - go under the hammer.
The 1 O registration, which has the highest reserve price ever set, is likely to exceed the current record of £254,000 for 51 NGH (Singh) in 2006. The 1 O registration, which has the highest reserve price ever set, is likely to exceed the current DVLA record of £254,000 for 51 NGH (Singh).
It is said to be the "one of the last great registrations available" to private plate connoisseurs.It is said to be the "one of the last great registrations available" to private plate connoisseurs.
They are just two of 1,600 plates being sold at a three-day DVLA auction in Northamptonshire, starting Wednesday.They are just two of 1,600 plates being sold at a three-day DVLA auction in Northamptonshire, starting Wednesday.
In the world of personalised number plates, low numbers and the least letters have the most kudos. In the world of personalised number plates, low numbers and the fewest letters have the most kudos. The plate F1 sold for more than £400,000 in a private sale last year.
The 1 O plate has a £10,000 reserve price tag, and the regal-sounding 1 HRH is listed at £3,200. The registration 3 S has a reserve of £8,000.The 1 O plate has a £10,000 reserve price tag, and the regal-sounding 1 HRH is listed at £3,200. The registration 3 S has a reserve of £8,000.
Last year, retired Surrey-based businessman Rob Harverson bought 1 RH for £247,000 at a DVLA auction - 30 times the registration's reserve.Last year, retired Surrey-based businessman Rob Harverson bought 1 RH for £247,000 at a DVLA auction - 30 times the registration's reserve.
Damian Lawson, marketing manager for DVLA Personalised Registrations, said: "For the personalised registration connoisseur, 1 O is arguably one of rarest plates available and, as such, we have set the highest reserve ever on one of our auction plates, but one I am confident it will exceed it."Damian Lawson, marketing manager for DVLA Personalised Registrations, said: "For the personalised registration connoisseur, 1 O is arguably one of rarest plates available and, as such, we have set the highest reserve ever on one of our auction plates, but one I am confident it will exceed it."
TOP 10 SELLERS 51 NGH = £254,000 (2006)1 RH = £247,000 (2008)K1 NGS = £231,000 (1993)1 A = £200,000 (1989)1 OO = £197,000 (2006)6 B = £130,000 (2008)S1 NGH = £108,000 (1998)1 RR = £106,000 (1995)MR51 NGH = £101,000 (2006)1 S = £100,000 (1990) TOP 10 DVLA SELLERS 51 NGH = £254,000 (2006)1 RH = £247,000 (2008)K1 NGS = £231,000 (1993)1 A = £200,000 (1989)1 OO = £197,000 (2006)6 B = £130,000 (2008)S1 NGH = £108,000 (1998)1 RR = £106,000 (1995)MR51 NGH = £101,000 (2006)1 S = £100,000 (1990)
The first auction of 2009 is to be held in Whittlebury Hall, near Towcester.The first auction of 2009 is to be held in Whittlebury Hall, near Towcester.
The 1 HRH plate is due to go under the hammer on Thursday 29 January at 1030 GMT, while 1 O is set for the following day at 0900 GMT. The 1 HRH plate is due to go under the hammer on Thursday at 1030 GMT, while 1 O is set for the following day at 0900 GMT.
Other personalised registrations up for grabs include DOR IIIS (£500), HAM 155H (£900), KYL IIIE (£900), 57 OKE (£1,900) and ORV 111L (£400).Other personalised registrations up for grabs include DOR IIIS (£500), HAM 155H (£900), KYL IIIE (£900), 57 OKE (£1,900) and ORV 111L (£400).
People can buy an individual plate from DVLA Personalised Registrations at any time and there are just over 30 million registrations currently available.People can buy an individual plate from DVLA Personalised Registrations at any time and there are just over 30 million registrations currently available.
It also holds about six auctions a year, which feature distinctive dateless, current and older style registrations. It also holds about six auctions a year, which feature distinctive dateless, current and older style registrations. Private auctioneers also occasionally offer valuable plates.
In 2007, the DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) raised £83m by auctioning off previously unissued numbers.In 2007, the DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) raised £83m by auctioning off previously unissued numbers.