Mine is an original XR4i three door. It has consignment plates on the slam panel where the vin plates would normally be, saying "Sierra XR4i Sliding Roof" and sent to Daventry. I found it in Ireland.
It needs an SVA and will get an age-related plate as I'm transferring enough of the bits from a donor - but I agreed that in advance with the DVLA so I don't get stuffed with a Q plate.