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1975 MG Midget 1500 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%
GAN6UF156616G
1493 cc inline-4 OHV
Engine
2-seat roadster
Body
Abingdon
Plant
Classic Era
Era

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

No factory image on file
1975 MG Midget 1500

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Make Code G MG
Engine Code A 1493 cc inline-4 OHV
Body Style Code N 2-seat roadster
Series Code 6 Midget 1500
Series name 1500 1500
Market US specification US specification
Serial Number 156616 Unit #156616
Year Code F 1975
Plant Code G Abingdon

Basic Information

MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
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

Engine1493 cc inline-4 OHV
Assembly PlantAbingdon
Pattern SourceMg

Original Specifications

Length11' 9"
Width4' 6-7/8" [4' 8-1/2"]
Height4' 1/4"
Wheelbase6' 8"

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)