Engine Number ID

[BenBaron]

Hi Guys,

Im looking to get proof of age for my engine, no is 42502101, now Im looking at this site http://www.v-8.org.uk/RoverV8SaloonEngineNumbers.htm and the top 1 seems to match am I correct?

Also I could do with contact numbers/emails from where to get proof of age from that will be accepted by SVA guys.

cheers
Ben

[chedz]

I think that website is sufficient proof. If you print that page out and take it along. Alternatively if you want something more official there is the Motor heritage people. For a small fee they will write you a letter dating the block based on the number.

From memory a guy called Phil sorts out the letters there and is very helpful.


I got this note from VOSA when I asked as I had trouble tracing my specific number:

As far as our examiner is concerned, when inspecting an amateur built
vehicle, he will be looking for evidence as to the age of the engine
"block" to determine the "effective date" of the vehicle and thus determine
what emissions standard to apply to that vehicle. If the "effective date"
cannot be determined, it will be assumed to be after 1st August 1997 and
will therefore be required to pass a catalyst emissions test.

Although there is a marking on the engine block that appears to look like a
date marking, we cannot assume that this is indeed the case. You would need
to obtain documentary evidence in the form of a letter from the engine
manufacturer that confirms that this is indeed a dating feature and that
this is how they dated their blocks.

Other evidence that would be acceptable would be information contained in
an Auto-data / Haynes manual. The information in such data manuals is
likely to have originated from the manufacturer. Information from the
internet can also be used if it comes from an official source. It may be
worth looking in these areas for the information that you require..

Cheers
Graham

[adrianj]

Just a print of the web page was good enough for my SVA.

It should print along the bottom the web address the actual page came from which shows up automatically when you print it.

I asked the tester about it and he said he was happy as he could check the validity by using that address but I don't believe he did.

I did have another printout from another web site in my pocket just in case he questioned it though, there's loads about if you just do a Google.

[BenBaron]

Cheers guys, thats most helpful

Ben

[jeff]

Hi Ben,

I would give your local SVA center a call and ask them what they will except, different testers have different ideas.

I called my local center over the same issues and they would not except a website print out even though I said other centers do.

They will except the haynes manual as proof though.

jeff

[BenBaron]

Hi Jeff,

mm perhaps a good idea, dont wanna be there and not have the correct stuff.

Could anybody do me a scan/photocopy of a print out from the Haynes manual??

cheers
Ben

[Sidecarbod]

Originally Posted by BenBaron

Hi Jeff,

mm perhaps a good idea, dont wanna be there and not have the correct stuff.

Could anybody do me a scan/photocopy of a print out from the Haynes manual??

cheers
Ben

I had a look in my haynes manual, unfortunately it only tells you where to find the number on the block, no info on what age a number might relate to.