Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN codes)/Sterling Cars/VIN Codes

This is the VIN format for Sterling Cars, a British brand of cars owned by Austin Rover Group, which was later renamed Rover Group. This does NOT include Sterling Trucks, an unrelated American brand of medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Positions 1–3, World Manufacturer Identifier: SAX - Sterling passenger car Position 4-5, Model Line: XS - Sterling 800 series (825, 827) Position 6, Trim Level: 4 - S ('87-'89) 4 - Si ('90-'91) 5 - SLi ('89-'91) 8 - SL ('87-'91) Position 7, Body Style & Restraint System: 3 - 4-dr. sedan w/motorized 2-point automatic seatbelts (automatic restraints) 4 - 4-dr. sedan w/manual seat belts (active restraints) 5 - 5-dr. hatchback w/manual seat belts (active restraints) 6 - 5-dr. hatchback w/motorized 2-point automatic seatbelts (automatic restraints) Position 8, Engine and Transmission: A - Honda C25A 2.5L SOHC, 24-valve 90° V6. 49-state emissions. Honda 5-speed manual. ('87-'88 825) B - Honda C25A 2.5L SOHC, 24-valve 90° V6. 49-state emissions. Honda 4-speed automatic. ('87-'88 825) C - Honda C25A 2.5L SOHC, 24-valve 90° V6. California emissions. Honda 5-speed manual. ('87-'88 825) D - Honda C25A 2.5L SOHC, 24-valve 90° V6. California emissions. Honda 4-speed automatic. ('87-'88 825) G - Honda C27A 2.7L SOHC, 24-valve 90° V6 w/variable intake manifold. 49-state emissions. Honda 5-speed manual. ('89-'91 827) H - Honda C27A 2.7L SOHC, 24-valve 90° V6 w/variable intake manifold. 49-state emissions. Honda 4-speed automatic. ('89-'91 827) J - Honda C27A 2.7L SOHC, 24-valve 90° V6 w/variable intake manifold. California emissions. Honda 5-speed manual. ('89-'91 827) K - Honda C27A 2.7L SOHC, 24-valve 90° V6 w/variable intake manifold. California emissions. Honda 4-speed automatic. ('89-'91 827) Position 9, Check Digit Check digit Position 10, Model Year: Model year Position 11, Production Plant: M: Cowley, England, UK Positions 12–17, Serial Number