Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Rover
Rover 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual01 · General information
01 · General

Location

Make
Rover
Model
Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual
Section
Introduction › Location
General informationLocation

Location

The Vehicle Identification Number (V.I.N.) is stamped on a plate attached to the L.H. 'B' post.

Vehicle identification number

Diagram showing the breakdown of the Vehicle Identification Number S A X XW Y W A B A D 601108 with lines connecting each character group to its meaning: Geographic area, Country, Manufacturer, Marque/Model, Class, Body, Engine, Transmission and Steering, Model change, Assembly plant, Serial number.
Plate from ROVER GROUP LIMITED showing fields for vehicle weights in kg (labeled 1- and 2-), and sections for PAINT and TRIM codes with a part number field.

Paint and Trim colour codes

3-letter codes identifying the original Paint and Trim colours are stamped on the V.I.N. plate

Paint

Diagram showing the breakdown of the 3-letter paint code R Y P into Basic colour, Marque identifier, and Colour/Shade name.

Trim

  1. Basic colour
  2. Marque identifier
  3. Colour/Shade name

IDENTIFICATION NUMBER LOCATIONS

Engine number

1.4, 1.6 Engine: Stamped on the front face of the cylinder block adjacent to the gearbox.

2.0 Engine: Stamped on bottom flange of cylinder block below dipstick.

Diesel Engine: Stamped on a plate attached to the front face of cylinder block below injection pump.

Gearbox number

Manual Gearbox: Stamped on a label attached to the front face of the clutch housing.

Automatic Gearbox: Stamped on a plate attached to the bottom face of the gearbox.

Body number:

The body number is stamped on a plate fixed to the L.H. side of the spare wheel compartment.

Parts & tools for this job For Rover Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer

Links open Amazon search results in a new tab. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.