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Austin Rover Philips radios with an AR serial. Checked against our database before you pay.

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Which Austin radio do you have?

Find the serial for your radio below. The serial tells us exactly which unit it is.

Rover / MG / Mini Philips radio: where to find the serial

Rover / MG / Mini Philips

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Philips R570 (22DC570/60), R670 (22DC670/60E), R681 (22DC681/60L), and the 22DC349, 594, 652, 710, 711, 741 and 745 chassis

Serial: 14 characters starting AR or RG · e.g. AR570WX8146086
  1. Remove the radio.
  2. Copy the 14-character serial starting AR or RG from the label or case.
  3. The Security Information card also shows it.
Check the handbook wallet for a code card, or ask a main dealer with your V5C and proof of ID.

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What we cover

  • Philips R570, R670, R681

Popular models

  • Metro
  • Maestro
  • Montego

Years: 1985–1995. The serial decides — radios are often swapped between cars.

What we can’t do (yet)

Nothing specific — the free check tells you instantly if your serial is one we can’t do.

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FAQ

Austin radio code questions

Where is the serial on these older radios?

These units cannot show it on screen. Remove the radio and copy the 14-character serial from the label or the metal case. The original security card also shows it.

Why do you look the code up?

These codes were issued by the manufacturer, not calculated. We hold millions of them and check yours before you pay.