Worked example: 1996 Rover Mini Cooper Sport from Manchester to Yokohama. Classic exemption from shaken, JEVIC pre-shipment inspection, MLIT registration.
Very — the Japanese classic-car market is among the world's most sophisticated, with strong demand for original British marques (Mini, MGB, Lotus Elan, early Land Rover). UK-sourced examples often command 30-50% premiums over Japan-domestic stock for documented one-owner cars.
Japan requires pre-shipment inspection of used vehicles from UK and EU to confirm VIN, mileage and absence of flood/fire damage. JEVIC is the approved UK provider. The certificate must accompany the bill of lading or the shipment cannot clear customs in Japan.
Yes — Japan drives on the left and accepts UK RHD without conversion. MLIT registration is straightforward provided JEVIC certification and shaken (or shaken exemption for classics) is in order.
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