Bringing a car back from The Channel Islands

[JumboBeef]

Hello.

I have searched and Googled this, and have found some answers, but not all.

There is a 1980's car in The Channel Islands I am interested in. It started life in The UK.

If I buy this car, I know it needs to be MOTed and registered with The DVLA for it to stay here, and here is my question....

How soon after landing in The UK, does this have to happen? I cannot drive it to a "pre booked MOT appointment" as I live in Scotland and the trip is going to take two days (minimum) from landing to MOT. Can I buy the car and insure it as a Channel Island's car (on CI numbers plates and no MOT) for a period of time (as I assume a CI resident who visits The UK could do) or does the car need to be registered and MOTed from the minute it lands?

Anything else I should consider bringing this car in?

Thanks.

[JumboBeef]

Thanks for the replies. The car is a TVR so it is worth it.

Or is it? It may not be worth all the hassle, and if VAT is due that adds another 20% to my costs....

Thanks again.

[JumboBeef]

rotarymazda said:

I would just get it booked in for an MOT near your home.

Car would land on the South Coast. I live in Scotland. I cannot do the drive in one day.