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(2) The registration of a registered vehicle may be renewed not later than—
(a) for a seasonal vehicle—1 year after its expiry; or
(b) for any other vehicle—3 months after its expiry.
(2A) However, if the registration expired before 31 March 2001, the registration may be renewed not later than 1 year after its expiry, but not so as to enable the vehicle to be retrospectively registered.