History of MF35 VAV 996 Required..

I have owned an MF35 for around 40 years but no longer use it for work. I would now like to restore it and get it registered for road runs. I would love to retain its original reg VAV 996 but cannot authenticate its original registration. Just hoping someone might remember it!

If you can help, please contact ; David on davidctaylor11@btinternet.com