Identification Numbers. MG 75, ZT

Identification Numbers

Identification Numbers IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS

When communicating with your dealer, always quote the

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). If your communication concerns the engine or gearbox, it may be necessary to quote these numbers too.

Vehicle identification number

The VIN (and recommended maximum vehicle weights) is stamped on a plate at the foot of the left hand door pillar and also stamped into the top of the right hand front suspension mounting, inside the engine compartment. In addition, as a deterrent to car thieves and to help the police, the VIN is stamped into a plate, visible through the bottom left hand corner of the windscreen.

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H2686

The VIN plate on the door pillar contains the following information:

A.

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

B.

Type approval

C.

Gross vehicle weight (where required)

D.

Gross train weight (where required)

E.

Maximum front axle load (where required)

F.

Maximum rear axle load (where required)

Body number

The body number is stamped on a metal plate located in the boot to the left of the spare wheel housing and beneath the floor trim panel (all models).

192

Identification Numbers

Identification number locations

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H2778

1.

Vehicle identification number (VIN)

2.

Engine number

1.8 petrol models: Stamped horizontally into the centre front face of the cylinder block.

2.0 & 2.5 petrol models: Stamped vertically into the right side of the cylinder block (when viewed from the front).

Diesel models: Stamped vertically into the flange between the engine casing and gearbox.

3.

Gearbox number

On a label attached to either the front or upper face of the gearbox housing.

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