1978 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%
GAN6UJ200049G
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
1978 MG Midget 1500
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 200049 | Unit #200049 |
| Year Code | J | 1978 |
| Plant Code | G | Abingdon |
Basic Information
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
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)