Thanks MF.
I can already see that this Victa could last another 40 years with some tender loving care. It has the plastic wheel bearing cage with metal balls. Since the mower has more in common with the 125cc Mayfair I was thinking of making stickers that says Victa Mayfair 160cc! What do you think?
Referring back to the serial number I was thinking the last 3 digits of 227 101 282 pointed to February 1982 as manufacturing or assembly date.
If confirmed, I would then go ahead and use the 80s series sticker!