Ordered a new plate, 7.5" X 6" (still kinda big enough not to get pulled too easily)

Removed the plate illuminator and snipped wires behind the tail.

Fitted the plate bracket above the reflector.

Instead of fixing screws, got a pair of LED Screw bolts
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290941794599

Hacksawed the tail off below the reflector.

Buttsplice the LED lights into the existing illuminator wire.

Self-amalgamating tape round all the connections, tucked them into the rear of the tail and secured with a stick-on clip.


Neat and tidy tail: