THE Government has realised that it has found a real money-spinner by selling personalised number plates.

Now the DVLA has launched a new-look website to make it easier to find a plate.

It also lists the Top 20 buys of the day, picking out some interesting but affordable registration marks.

In all, there are more than nine million registrations available direct from the DVLA, with prices from £250 and no hidden extras.

The DVLA says the site has "undergone a complete redesign, making navigation quick and straightforward."

It allows you to check the availability and price of all the DVLA's 'Select Registrations' and offers information on forthcoming DVLA auctions.