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1963 MG Midget Mk I 2-seat roadster

The MG Midget was built mainly at Abingdon from 1961 to 1979. It shared its body with the Austin-Healey Sprite.
Confidence 95%
Midget Mk I produced 1962–1964.
GAN2L22477
1098 cc A-series inline-4 OHV
Engine
2-seat roadster
Body
Classic Era
Era

Source: NICB VIN manuals 1975-81; Moss Motors Sprite/Midget catalog.

No factory image on file
1963 MG Midget Mk I

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Make Code G MG
Engine Code A 1098 cc A-series inline-4 OHV
Body Style Code N 2-seat roadster
Series Code 2 Midget Mk I
Series name Mk I Mk I
Market Left-hand drive Left-hand drive
Serial Number 22477 Unit #22477
Variant L L

Basic Information

MakeMG
ModelMidget Mk I
Year1963
Body Style2-seat roadster
ManufacturerMG
EraClassic Era

Body Styles Offered

  • Roadster

Body styles offered for this model line. This VIN encodes its own body, shown above.

Engine & Details

Engine1098 cc A-series inline-4 OHV
Pattern SourceMg

Original Specifications

Length11' 5-5/8"
Width4' 6-7/8" [4' 8-1/2"]
Height4' 1-3/4"
Wheelbase6' 8"

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)