Its still alive, sorned at least
The enquiry is complete The vehicle details for G7 REV are:
Date of Liability 01 03 2009 Date of First Registration 01 08 1990 Year of Manufacture 1990 Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1597CC CO2 Emissions Not Available Fuel Type Petrol Export Marker Not Applicable Vehicle Status SORN Not Due Vehicle Colour WHITE Vehicle Type Approval null The information contained on this page is correct at the time of enquiry. Vehicle Excise Duty Rate for vehicle 6 Months Rate £101.75 12 Months Rate £185.00

You'll have to write to the dvla and ask for the owners details, then ask them to sell you the plate back.