you are simply wasting time thinking about resale.
There are people who can get complete car file & duplicate plates issued for Rs. 25000.00 without asking any question.
There is 2011 thread for a Corolla GLI being used in explosive transportation in islamabad and nabbed at the motorway. With a karachi number & papers while original car was parked at Karachi home covered & original file papers at office, one plate stolen 3 months before (the incident) report launched and owner was away in USA