A couple of weeks ago I bought a "Classsic Mini" as a refurbishment project and although the car came with papers, the papers are in a different name to the seller. A police search revealed that the car was not stolen (phew!) and was de-registered by default in 2005. I still have the dilemma of finding the "Title Holder" so that I can proceed with the project, otherwise re-registering will be a complete nightmare, far better than Elm street...

Does anyone know how I can find the original owners contact details by using his/her ID number? I don't want to harrass them or anything, I just want them to sign change of ownership?

Thanks in advance.