Perentie registering in NZ

[Paultan]

Hi are there an kiwis out there that have registered (or tried to register) their Perentie's in NZ.

Mine is currently with North Shore Compliance Centre, and I've been told that it will be difficult. Have all my fingers, toes crossed.

Would value any feedback.

[Dougal]

What year is your one? There is apparently a 20 year expiry on emissions regs.

[Paultan]

Hi Dougal, it's 1989, so no issues with emmissions crumple zones etc. The main issue from what I can gather is that they were not registered under the Australian civillian system.

When I picked the Landy up at Grays another buyer said it should be a doddle, since they have an ADR plate. Maybe the compliance guy is being too pessimistic (under selling and hopefully over delivering!)

[Dougal]

Let us know how you get on. These seem to be coming in via lots of different channels but I don't know anyone personally who's got or getting one.

[Paultan]

Will do. They've had the Landy since last Tue, haven't heard anything, no news is good news hopefully.

[disco man]

kia ora my uncle down in optiki got his done in whakatane and had no dramas at all.

[303gunner]

The main issue from what I can gather is that they were not registered under the Australian civillian system.
While they were not offered to the Civilian Market, there are several examples of Perenties getting Civvy registration from new outside of Army ownership.


Jaguar/Rover Australia (JRA) had some on NSW reg, while Maj Les Hiddens (aka The Bush Tucker Man) had NT reg. The 6x6 was offered to Emergency Services and Utility companies with quite a few being sold.


The ADR Compliance plate certifies that they were eligible for civvy reg, even though the manufacturer chose not to market them.


If you continue to have problems with the VINing process, I'd get in contact with GraysNZ and/or AFM for support. Perhaps they could talk some sense to the Inspector and quote the applicable regulations that apply.

[Paultan]

Thanks 303gunner.

[Dougal]

I don't see what difference prior Australian registration makes. NZ has a different rule book to Au, surely it only matters that it fits within NZ rules.

Isn't it the compliancers job to tell you what the specific problems are?

[Paultan]

Well just spoke to guy. He's had my landy for a week and done nothing with it! Too busy, would have been nice to get a call since he originally told me he'd be done with it after 3 days or so.

He didn't exactly inspire confidence telling me that it wouldn't be straight forward. I reckon the glass isn't half or empty with this guy, it's fallen off the table and smashed to a million pieces!!!

Will update the post once I hear back from him, but won't hold my breath.

[Cameron_A]

who's doing it?
I would've thought VTNZ or the likes would do it on the day you booked it in, unless it was a damaged vehicle looking for a re-vin, then they often have a particular guy that attends different branches on different days of the week.

[Cameron_A]

kia ora my uncle down in optiki got his done in whakatane and had no dramas at all.

he ddn't bring an isuzu powered sIII over (rather than a 110) did he? I think that was for sale in a yard in whakatane about 12 months ago. still kicking myself for not buying it :(

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Sounds like the type of bloke to stay away from.

I'd be picking it up before he officially knocks it back and take it somewhere else, even if it meant transport to Whakatane where you know one went through.

[Paultan]

North Shore Compliance centre, that the AA recommended. He started on it yesterday apparently so will see how he goes. Hopefully he's the kind of guy that seriously under promises and hopefully over delivers.

Thanks for all the feedback guys.

[Paultan]

I have done a massive dis-service to Paul at North Shore Compliance. Went and saw him today and he explained the process. He is confident of geeting the right result, but said it wasn't straight forward.

He had over 50 cars in his workshop ranging from Americam Muscle cars to imported European luxury brands. He knows his stuff and I am quietly confident.

[Paultan]

A quick update. The documentation is all good to get the registration, just awaiting the automotive engineer's report. I have a couple of rust areas that need repairing. Hopefully the report will be sent to me tomorrow.

So all in all looking pretty positive. Fingers crossed the engineer hasn't found anything too worrying.

[Paultan]

Ok into the home straight now. The Landy is with Bute Collision for the rust repairs. Hopefully this will take a week or so, then have the repair certified and then apply for registration.

Have 28 days to get this done, so hopefully will be driving around in a months time!

[Dougal]

Good to hear. How bad and where is the rust?

[Paultan]

Good to hear. How bad and where is the rust?

In the firewall, but mostly around the hinges. There are a couple of patches behind the dash and in the footwell. Total estimate about $3k, ouch!! But since I paid $10k NZ, I reckong anything under $15k all up is still pretty good.

[85 county]

there seems to be a few on gumtree now. so it must be doable

[303gunner]

Now that Paul's got the bugs sorted, someone else can have a go at getting one on the road:


Land Rover Defender 110 1989 | Trade Me (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/land-rover/auction-705049847.htm)


And this one's been brought in to NZ independently of Grays:


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/land-rover/auction-716426849.htm

[Dougal]

I'm keen to try in about 2 years when I next retire a current 4wd work car. Got a lot to clear out between now and then.

Paultan, which configuration have you got? I'd need 4 door 110.

[Paultan]

I'm keen to try in about 2 years when I next retire a current 4wd work car. Got a lot to clear out between now and then.

Paultan, which configuration have you got? I'd need 4 door 110.

I bought a 2 door FFR, hard top. Hopefully will be hearing from the panel beaters tomorrow.

[Paultan]

Now that Paul's got the bugs sorted, someone else can have a go at getting one on the road:


Land Rover Defender 110 1989 | Trade Me (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/land-rover/auction-705049847.htm)


And this one's been brought in to NZ independently of Grays:


Land Rover 110 Perentie 6x6 1989 | Trade Me (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/land-rover/auction-716426849.htm)


Happy bidding !

[Mick_Marsh]

And this one's been brought in to NZ independently of Grays:


Land Rover 110 Perentie 6x6 1989 | Trade Me (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/land-rover/auction-716426849.htm)
Hey! I was bidding on that one!

[Paultan]

Well bureacracy has certainly gone mad in NZ. I know need to supply and original letter of proof of purchase. I only have a copy so thought I'd try my luck with the Aussie Army. They responded within 5 mins of my email. So I now have an email and a scanned copy of the original (the Army only holds electronic versions of the proof of purchase). Apparently this is till not good enough, (God give me strength). Luckily Aus Frontline have come to my rescue (hopefully) Karen has come across this amazing lack of common sense from Government mandarins, so I have the original in the post on it's way back to me.

Also just wanted to say my previous comments about North Shore Compliance have to be tempered now. I have had to continually chase them for feedback, and after 3 months they have only just informed me that I needed original docs!! My Landy has been with them from Easter and I've had to continually call, email them to news. Not good enough!

[Dougal]

I think there is an alternative. I just bought an unregistered vehicle and my local VTNZ gave me a "statutory declaration" form to be filled out and signed by a JP stating that I am the legal owner.

[85 county]

Well bureacracy has certainly gone mad in NZ. I know need to supply and original letter of proof of purchase. I only have a copy so thought I'd try my luck with the Aussie Army. They responded within 5 mins of my email. So I now have an email and a scanned copy of the original (the Army only holds electronic versions of the proof of purchase). Apparently this is till not good enough, (God give me strength). Luckily Aus Frontline have come to my rescue (hopefully) Karen has come across this amazing lack of common sense from Government mandarins, so I have the original in the post on it's way back to me.

Also just wanted to say my previous comments about North Shore Compliance have to be tempered now. I have had to continually chase them for feedback, and after 3 months they have only just informed me that I needed original docs!! My Landy has been with them from Easter and I've had to continually call, email them to news. Not good enough!

well that was silly, " north shore" what do you exspect, should have gone to south AK with a few slabs of lion red in the back

[Paultan]

well that was silly, " north shore" what do you exspect, should have gone to south AK with a few slabs of lion red in the back

Totally !!!

[Paultan]

FINALLY !!! My Land Rover is legal in NZ !! Yipppeee!