New number plates on the road early - is it legal?

I saw a car reg for 2012 two days ago. Just for interest's sake, is this legal?.

Asked on 29 December 2011 by The Idlar

Answered by Honest John
Should not have been on the road. But how could you tell? A 2011/61 will have the same reg as a 2012/61.
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