VIN Numbers Deciphered (Updated)
 

I know that there is a data sheet on the main club site with details of the breakdown,

:smilie_re: http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/inde...epage=techdata

but I think there are a few omissions on it, so I've been doing some research and would like to share the info for any interested parties:

VIN deciphered (updated)

1-3 4-5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Serial No.
SAR RJ H L P B 4 D 100001


Digits 1-3: World make identifier
S = Europe
A = U.K.
R = MG Rover

Digits 4-5 = Marque & Model
RJ = Rover 75 & MG ZT
RX = Rover 75 V8 & MG ZT 260 V8

Digit 6 = Trim level of vehicle (Class)

For Rover 75:
H = Classic & Classic SE (TL2)
S = Club & Club SE (“Comfort” TL4)
Z = Connoisseur & Connoisseur SE (TL7)
C = Contemporary & Contemporary SE (TL8)

For MG ZT:
X = Base Spec (Non + models) (TL5.1)
L = Plus Spec (+ models) (TL7.1)
G = Top Range Spec (Sports Leather) (TL8.9)

Digit 7 = Body Shell Type
L = Saloon
T = Tourer

Digit 8 = Engine Type
E = MG ZT 160PS 2500 Petrol
F = MG ZT 190PS 2500 Petrol
G = V8 4.6 litre 2 valves per cyl Petrol
H = CDT 2000 Diesel
K= 2000 Petrol
L = 2500 Petrol
N = MG ZT 180PS 2500 Petrol
P = 1.8 1800 Petrol
R = 1.8T 1800 Petrol Turbo
T = MG ZT 160PS 1.8T 1800 Petrol

Digit 9 = Gear Box & Steering Side
B = 1800 Petrol (Non Turbo) Manual RHD (Just Manual/RHD on V8 cars)
C = 2000 Diesel Manual RHD
D = 2000 Petrol Manual RHD
E = Rover 75 2500 Petrol Manual RHD
F = MG ZT 190 2500 Petrol Manual RHD
G = 1800 Petrol (Turbo) Manual RHD
J = 1800 Petrol Auto RHD (Just Auto/RHD on V8 Cars)
K = 2000 Diesel Auto RHD
L = 2000 Petrol Auto RHD
M = 2500 Petrol Auto RHD
N = 1800 Petrol (Non Turbo) Manual LHD (Just Manual/LHD on V8 cars)[TBC]
P = 2000 Diesel Manual LHD
R = 2000 Petrol Manual LHD
S = Rover 75 2500 Petrol Manual LHD
T = MG ZT 190 2500 Petrol Manual LHD
U = 1800 Petrol (Turbo) Manual LHD [TBC]
W = 1800 Petrol Auto LHD (Just Auto/LHD on V8 Cars)[TBC]
X = 2000 Diesel Auto LHD
Y = 2000 Petrol Auto LHD
Z = 2500 Petrol Auto LHD

Digit 10 = Model Year Change
X = 1999 Model Year
Y = 2000 Model Year
1 = 2001 Model Year
2 = 2002 Model Year
3 = 2003 Model Year
4 = 2004 Model Year
5 = 2005 Model Year

Digit 11 = Assembly Plant Vehicle Produced In
D = Longbridge
M = Cowley

Digits 12-17 = Six Figure Serial number Unique To Vehicle

Excellent Paul. I have some further detail:

Digits 1-3: World make identifier
S = Europe
A = U.K.
R = MG Rover

Digit 8: Engine type
A suggestion: would K and L be better described as 2.0 V6 petrol and 2.5 V6 petrol? After all 2.0 and 2000 is the same thing. :)
This would also apply to the entries for digit 9.

Simon.

Summat's amiss here. I've checked my VIN against the listings and find a discrepancy in digit 9. Mine's 'E' which translates into a Rover 75 2.5 manual gearbox, except mine's a 1.8Turbo manual. According to the listing, mine should be 'G'.

Have I got the wrong VIN? Have I got the wrong car? Have I got anything to worry about?

TC

Interestingly, my Registration Document states my MG is a ZT+ yet the trim code on the VIN suggests it's just a basic trim model. Puzzling...:confused:

Curiouser and curiouser said Alice.

My car's registered as a Connoisseur, yet the trim code (Digit 6) says it's a Club!
And annoyingly, the identity sticker/tag stuck on the central pillar has been 'vandalised' to hide one of the figures. Is it a pig in a poke?

TC

Very odd?!? I take it, the VIN number on the B pillar matches the one in the windscreen, it would be interesting to see what VIN number your Reg throws up in the EPC. I could check if you want.

Thanks,

I have modified the post somewhat.

Just checked mine out and is the same as T-Cuts .Conny down as a club and is also a 1.8T but the vin digit 9 shows as a 2.5. Maybe Rover just got a bit sloppy with recording stuff towards the end?

Mine`s same as Grendel, log book says ZT+ CDTI but your checker says it`s a base model?

On my vin plate it states base+ rather than base (ive got 4xelectric windows and dual air con) :confused: