MG Rover MINI Vehicle Information
Model Range Overview
Vehicle Identification Plate
The Vehicle Identification (VIN) Plate is located at the foot of the left hand door pillar and contains a series of number and codes that define each individual vehicle. The content is illustrated below.
Vehicle Identification Numbering System
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) comprises a series of letters and numbers representing, in code, the World Make Identifier, Marque, Model, Class, Body, Engine, Transmission, Steering, Model Change, Assembly Plant and Serial Number applicable to each individual vehicle. This number should be quoted in full when communicating with your dealer. The VIN number can be found on the VIN plate, stamped into the top right hand from suspension mounting ( inside the engine compartment), and on a plate visible through the bottom left hand corner of the windscreen.
SAR RX X L G B 4 D 100001
The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd letters represent the World Make Identifier.
SAR RX X L G B 4 D 100001
The 4th and 5th letters represent the Marque and Model, in this case RX = MG ZT260.
SAR RX X L G B 4 D 100001
The 6th letter represents the Class of vehicle eg:
X = Base Model, MO1 (TL5.1), Matrix Cloth
G = Top Range Model, MO3 (TL8.9), Sports Black Leather
SAR RX X L G B 4 D 100001
The 7th letter represents the Body eg:
L = 4 Door Saloon
T = Tourer
SAR RX X L G B 4 D 100001
The 8th letter represents the Engine eg:
G = 4.6 litre V8, 2 valves per cyl, petrol
SAR RX X L G B B 4 D 100001
The 9th letter represents the Transmission/Steering eg:
B = Manual, RHD
SAR RX X L G B 4 D 100001
The 1st digit represents the Model year eg::
4 = 2004 Model Year.
SAR RX X L G B 4 D 100001
The 10th letter represents the Assembly Plant eg:
D = Longbridge
SAR RX X L G B 4 D 100001
The remaining digits are the vehicle Serial Number.