Here's a good example...
My 71 Devon Moonraker.
M plate just shows that is a Kombi ( although very rare double slider and the only one Devon thinks they built as a camper and as a tourist delivery as it's in North American spec)
delivered to Ramsgate where Devon was located.
M-Plate content
Model Type 2 (T2) mod. 231(0) :
- Kombi
- Sliding door right
- LHD
Chassis number 2312258400
Serial number 258 400
Modelyear 1971
Planned production date
Wednesday, 07 July 1971
Number for production planning
(temporary serial number) 7529
Type of engine Type 1 (AE) - 1584cc, 37 kw (50 bhp DIN)
Type of transmission Manual 4-speed gearbox
Paint color L90D - Pastel White
Interior color (doorpanels and seats) 51 - Dark Beige Leatherette
Destination England, Ramsgate
M-CODES
M-CODE Description Concerned models From chassis number To chassis number
520 With sliding door on left and right side 211-244
A02 Specifications for the USA
Collection of M-codes: M 020/026/089/102/206/506/511/524/525 (1971-1972) - 2x1 2 000 001 2x2 2 300 000
020 Speedometer and odometer in Miles 211-274
026 With activated carbon container for absorbing fuel vapour 211-274, California
2x2 2 300 000
026 With activated carbon container for absorbing fuel vapour 211-234, Japan
2x6 2 120 000
026 With activated carbon container for absorbing fuel vapour 211-234, Autralia
2x6 2 120 000
089 Laminated windscreen (1969-1979) - 2x9 000 001 2x9 2 300 000
102 Rear-window defogger 211-268
206 Inner rear-view mirror, anti-dazzle -
506 With brake servo and dual circuit brake warning light (LHD) 211-271
511 Padded instrument panel (LHD only) 211-271
524 Sealed beam headlamps, dual circuit brake control, back-up light and side marker reflectors (LHD) without emergency light system 211, USA, Canada
241, USA, Canada
265, USA, Canada
2x9 000 001 2x9 999 999
524 Sealed beam headlamps, dual circuit brake control, back-up light and side marker reflectors (LHD) with buzzer for ignition-starter switch 211, USA, Canada
241, USA, Canada
265, USA, Canada
2x0 2 000 001 2x2 2 000 000
524 Sealed beam headlamps, dual circuit brake control, back-up light and side marker reflectors (LHD) 211, USA, Canada
241, USA, Canada
265, USA, Canada
2x2 2 000 001
525 Three-point safety belts front, left and right and lap belts in passenger compartment 211-265, USA, Canada