Oops, I fogot to mention my IMC had lapsed...was I illegal in my G reg aeroplane?
Was it an EASA aeroplane using an EASA licence?
The UK PPL has/had its privileges resticted to among other things 'in sight of the ground' without an IMC or higher rating.
EASA licences don't have an IMC rating but an IR(R) - which is the same thing in all but name. But, is there any restriction on VFR flight using such a licence that requires you to have the ground in sight? I think not.