1 KLV private number plate

As the definitive number one plate for the initials KLV, this registration holds a special status for collectors. The number 1 is considered the pinnacle for any set of initials, making 1 KLV significantly more sought after than the same letters paired with a higher number. This appeal is strongest for an individual whose initials are KLV, providing a clear and impactful personal statement.

The plate uses a short, four-character dateless format with one number followed by three letters. This layout is clean, balanced and easy to read, while its short length adds to its visual appeal on a vehicle. As a dateless registration, it has the timeless look associated with plates that do not show a year identifier.

Historical records indicate 1 KLV was originally issued in Lanarkshire, Scotland. It comes from the reverse-style dateless era, a format broadly associated with the period from 1953 to 1963, lending the plate a distinct vintage character.

The market importance of this registration is underlined by its known sales history. A record exists of 1 KLV selling at a DVLA Auction in July 2019 for a hammer price of £12,200.

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