The 1959 MG Mga has 27 electrical parts with verified fitment on this page — 6 part types and 13 brands, covering both the 1.5L L4 and the 1.6L L4. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
On the 1959 MG Mga, the electrical system covers charging, starting and the sensors and modules the vehicle relies on, from alternator and starter to oxygen sensors. Most of the listed parts are Battery Cable (8 parts), Starter Motor (7 parts) and Alternator / Generator (5 parts). The other 3 part types cover the remaining 7 parts.
The 1959 MG Mga was sold with both the 1.5L L4 and the 1.6L L4. 14 parts fit every engine; the other 13 are engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
The most listed brands for 1959 MG Mga electrical parts are DEKA (6 parts), PURE ENERGY (3 parts) and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS (3 parts), plus 10 more brands. Quality grades include Remanufactured, New and Standard Replacement.
5 parts on this 1959 MG Mga page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including WAI GLOBAL 15017N (Alternator / Generator) and DEKA 00802 (Battery Cable). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Alternator / Generator
New
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAI GLOBAL Popular Fits: all 1959 Mga engines | 15017N | 🇺🇸 US | Does Not Include Pulley | View on Amazon |
Remanufactured
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FVP Fits: all 1959 Mga engines | 15017 | 🇺🇸 US | RemanufacturedDoes Not Include Pulley | View on Amazon |
| PURE ENERGY Fits: all 1959 Mga engines | 15017 | 🇺🇸 US | RemanufacturedDoes Not Include Pulley | View on Amazon |
| REMY Fits: all 1959 Mga engines | 15017 | 🇺🇸 US | Premium RemanufacturedDoes Not Include Pulley | View on Amazon |
| TERREPOWER Fits: all 1959 Mga engines | 15017 | 🇺🇸 US | RemanufacturedDoes Not Include Pulley | View on Amazon |
This table covers the alternators that charge the battery and run the electrical load. Typical signs include dim lights at idle, a battery lamp, or a growl from the charging pulley. Load-test the battery and inspect the belt and grounds — a bad ground mimics a failed alternator.
5 Alternator / Generator parts are listed for the 1959 MG Mga, from WAI GLOBAL, FVP, PURE ENERGY and 2 other brands. WAI GLOBAL 15017N carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1959 Mga.
In the New grade, WAI GLOBAL supplies 1 part: brand-new units rather than rebuilt ones. A representative part number is WAI GLOBAL 15017N.
In the Remanufactured grade, FVP, PURE ENERGY, REMY and 1 other brand supply 4 parts: factory-rebuilt units with new wear components. A representative part number is FVP 15017.
Listed part numbers: WAI GLOBAL 15017N and FVP 15017, plus the other parts above.
Alternator / Generator End Bearing
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: all 1959 Mga engines | RB6202 | 🇺🇸 US | Open Designwith Lucas Alternator | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA Fits: all 1959 Mga engines | NB202 | 🇺🇸 US | 22 Ampswith Lucas, C40 Alternator | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Fits: all 1959 Mga engines | 202 | 🇺🇸 US | Open Designwith Lucas Alternator | View on Amazon |
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: all 1959 Mga engines | 0513860 | 🇺🇸 US | Bearing Only | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings in the alternator housing. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly.
4 Alternator / Generator End Bearing parts for the 1959 MG Mga come from 4 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BCA, NATIONAL and 1 other brand. Every part fits both the 1.5L L4 and the 1.6L L4.
The Economy section lists 1 option from WJB / INMOTION PARTS — the catalog's value-priced group. WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6202 is listed in this group.
In the Standard Replacement grade, BCA and NATIONAL supply 2 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is BCA NB202.
1 further part sits outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.
Listed part numbers: WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6202, BCA NB202 and NATIONAL 202, plus the other parts above.
Battery Cable
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEKA Popular Fits: 1.6L L4 | 00802 | 🇺🇸 US | Black4 Gauge | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular Fits: all 1959 Mga engines | 7154C | 🇺🇸 US | Federal Wire | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO Fits: all 1959 Mga engines | 4BC16 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Gold | View on Amazon |
| DEKA Fits: 1.6L L4 | 00801 | 🇺🇸 US | Black4 Gauge | View on Amazon |
| DEKA Fits: 1.6L L4 | 00294 | 🇺🇸 US | Red4 Gauge | View on Amazon |
| DEKA Fits: 1.6L L4 | 00295 | 🇺🇸 US | Red4 Gauge | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: all 1959 Mga engines | B9 | 🇺🇸 US | NegativeBATTERY TO GROUND | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: all 1959 Mga engines | A164 | 🇺🇸 US | 16 Length | View on Amazon |
This table covers the positive and ground cables that run from the battery. Typical signs include a stretched or frayed cable, or a control that no longer reaches the end of its travel. Route the new cable through the same clips. A kinked cable binds and fails early.
8 Battery Cable parts are listed for the 1959 MG Mga, from DEKA, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and ACDELCO. DEKA 00802 carries the "Popular" badge. 4 parts fit every engine; the other 4 are engine-specific.
Part numbers include DEKA 00802, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS 7154C and ACDELCO 4BC16, among others listed above.
Battery Terminal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEKA Fits: 1.6L L4 | 00350 | 🇺🇸 US | Twin CamTop Post Terminal | View on Amazon |
| DEKA Fits: 1.6L L4 | 01056 | 🇺🇸 US | Twin CamTop Post Terminal Lead Free | View on Amazon |
This table covers the terminals and clamps that connect cables to the battery posts.
2 Battery Terminal parts for the 1959 MG Mga come from DEKA.
This group includes DEKA 00350 and DEKA 01056.
Starter Motor
New
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PURE ENERGY Popular Fits: 1.5L L4 | 16121N | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| WAI GLOBAL Fits: 1.5L L4 | 16121N | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon |
Remanufactured
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO Popular Fits: 1.5L L4 | 3361233 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | GoldRemanufactured | View on Amazon |
| FVP Fits: 1.5L L4 | 16121 | 🇺🇸 US | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| PURE ENERGY Fits: 1.5L L4 | 16121 | 🇺🇸 US | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| REMY Fits: 1.5L L4 | 16121 | 🇺🇸 US | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| TERREPOWER Fits: 1.5L L4 | 16121 | 🇺🇸 US | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
This table covers the starter motors that crank the engine. Typical signs include no motion, a squeal, or a motor that only runs on one speed. Confirm power, ground and the control module before replacing the motor.
7 Starter Motor parts are listed for the 1959 MG Mga, from PURE ENERGY, WAI GLOBAL, ACDELCO and 3 other brands. PURE ENERGY 16121N carries the "Popular" badge.
New: 2 parts, from PURE ENERGY and WAI GLOBAL. A representative part number is PURE ENERGY 16121N.
Remanufactured: 5 parts, from ACDELCO, FVP, PURE ENERGY and 2 other brands. A representative part number is ACDELCO 3361233.
Listed part numbers: PURE ENERGY 16121N and ACDELCO 3361233, plus the other parts above.
Starter Solenoid Switch Cover
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| METRO Fits: all 1959 Mga engines | RP1 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Sold IndividuallyReproduction | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Starter Solenoid Switch covers.
This group shows a single part: METRO RP1.
Buying Electrical Parts for a 1959 MG Mga
On this vehicle, the electrical system covers charging, starting and the sensors and modules the vehicle relies on, from alternator and starter to oxygen sensors.
- Match the engine first. Some electrical parts fit every engine; others are engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, clean or renew the battery terminals and grounds with any charging-system repair.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Battery Cable and Starter Motor .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many electrical parts fit the 1959 MG Mga?
Our catalog currently lists 27 electrical parts for the 1959 MG Mga across 6 subcategories and 13 brands, covering both the 1.5L L4 and the 1.6L L4. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do electrical parts differ between 1959 MG Mga engines?
Some do. 14 parts fit every engine; the other 13 are engine-specific. Each row (and the filter at the top) shows which. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.
What are the signs of electrical problems on a 1959 MG Mga?
Common symptoms include slow cranking on cold mornings, a battery light that flickers, dim lights at idle, or a check-engine code pointing at a sensor circuit. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, clean or renew the battery terminals and grounds with any charging-system repair.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 1959 MG Mga was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 1959 MG Mga?
First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. Then test before replacing — a failed alternator and a bad ground can look identical, and sensors are frequently condemned for wiring faults. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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