Model Range”. In fact, the “X” seems to have no significance (always X for all MG Rover cars?
E: “Class”. “E”=CD. The other codes were: Acclaim L – P; Acclaim HL – H; Acclaim HLS – F. L: “Body”. All Acclaims were four-door saloons, and had the “L” in this position. X: Supposed to be the series of the car, according to the ISO standard, but MG Rover claimed to use this code position for “Engine” – although I suspect that that is a lie. All Acclaims had the same engine, and all Acclaims have “X” in this position, so, ultimately, whether it really signifies “1335cc OHC twin-carb Honda ‘Fireball’ engine,” or “Not Used,” is academic. 3: “Steering/Transmission”. “3”=RHD Triomatic. RHD 5-speed manual gearbox is denoted by a “7” in this position. B: Supposed to be the year of manufacture, according to the ISO standard, but MG Rover used this position to denote “Model Year/Change”. Most Acclaims seem to have B here, regardless of when they were first registered. 1981 cars will probably have “A” in this position, as the 1982 introduction of the Acclaim L, and the related amendment to the
