72 OY private number plate
Sold-price history for 72 OY, verified auction and sale records collected by Plate Circle.
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Sales history
- 21 Sept 2017DVLA Auction£2,800Hammer priceEstimated total paid by the buyer, including fees: £3,629
Plate history
This plate's journey, as recorded by DVLA, DVSA, and the Plate Circle community.
- On a green Mclaren 765lt V8 S-Ato now
Based on daily checks of DVSA MOT records since 13 Jul 2026. "Likely on retention" means no vehicle showed this plate; it could also be on a new, SORN or exempt vehicle. Not an official DVLA record.
About private number plate 72 OY
72 OY is a four-character UK private registration with a dateless format. It presents as two numbers followed by two letters, a style that offers a clean, straightforward layout. Dateless plates possess the timeless look associated with registrations issued before the modern year-identifier system, and this format, featuring fewer characters, tends to be widely appreciated for its visual clarity.
The configuration of 72 OY also suggests a clear initials-based appeal. The characters OY work well as initials, potentially representing a personal name or a significant abbreviation. In line with DVLA buyer motivation surveys, personal connections like initials are a primary driver for acquiring private registrations, indicating a strong potential audience.
This specific registration was released to the open market via DVLA auction in 2017. It sold for £2,800 (hammer price). With auction fees, the estimated total paid by the buyer was £3,629.
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- Is 72 OY for sale?
- Not currently. 72 OY previously sold for £3,629 (see Sales history above). Follow to be notified if a listing is added.
- What type of plate is 72 OY?
- 72 OY is a dateless private number plate with a format of two numbers followed by two letters.
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- Yes. Use Follow This Plate above to be notified when new sightings, listings, sales history or community updates are added.
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