1973 MG MGB Electrical Bulb & Socket Parts

This table covers the bulbs in the reverse lamps. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

This group shows a single part: HELLA 6418.

This table covers the bulbs in the stop lamps. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

11 Brake Light Bulb parts for the 1973 MG MGB come from 4 brands — SYLVANIA, WAGNER, PHILIPS and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is WAGNER 1157LL. Every part fits both the 1.8L L4 and the 3.5L V8.

In the Extended Life grade, WAGNER and SYLVANIA supply 2 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Extended Life" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is WAGNER 1157LL.

In the Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life) grade, SYLVANIA supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 1157ST.

The LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving) section lists 5 options from SYLVANIA, PHILIPS and WAGNER — grouped under the catalog's "LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. PHILIPS 1157RLED is listed in this group.

In the Standard Replacement grade, SYLVANIA, WAGNER and HELLA supply 3 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 1157.

This table covers the bulbs in the dome lamp. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

11 Dome Light Bulb parts for the 1973 MG MGB come from 4 brands — SYLVANIA, WAGNER, PHILIPS and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is SYLVANIA 6418SL. Every part fits both the 1.8L L4 and the 3.5L V8.

Extended Life: 3 parts, from SYLVANIA and WAGNER. A representative part number is SYLVANIA DE3423LL.

In the HID (intense white light) grade, PHILIPS supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "HID (intense white light)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is PHILIPS DE3423LL.

The LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving) section: 3 options from SYLVANIA and WAGNER. SYLVANIA 6418SL is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from WAGNER, HELLA and SYLVANIA. A representative part number is HELLA 6418.

This table covers the bulbs that light the headlamps. Typical signs include a dark lamp, a flicker over bumps, or a bulb that keeps failing on one side. Avoid touching a halogen capsule. Repeated failure in one socket is usually the socket or ground, not the bulb. Read more

5 Headlamp Bulb parts are listed for the 1973 MG MGB, from SYLVANIA and WAGNER. WAGNER H6024 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1973 MGB.

The Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life) section: 3 options from SYLVANIA and WAGNER. SYLVANIA H6024XV is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 2 options from WAGNER and SYLVANIA. WAGNER H6024 is listed in this group.

Part numbers include WAGNER H6024, SYLVANIA H6024XV and SYLVANIA H6024ST, among others listed above.

This table covers the sockets that hold a headlamp bulb in the housing. Typical signs include a flicker over bumps, melted plastic, or a bulb that will not stay seated. Dielectric grease on the contacts slows corrosion. Do not force a bulb into a heat-damaged socket. Read more

DORMAN supplies the 4 Headlamp Socket parts for the 1973 MG MGB. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1973 MGB.

Part numbers include DORMAN 85810, DORMAN 84790 and DORMAN 645998, among others listed above.

This table covers the replacement bulbs for the Instrument Panel Light. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

13 Instrument Panel Light Bulb parts for the 1973 MG MGB come from 4 brands — SYLVANIA, WAGNER, HELLA and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is PHILIPS 1895. Every part fits both the 1.8L L4 and the 3.5L V8.

The Economy section lists 1 option from SYLVANIA — the catalog's value-priced group. SYLVANIA 1445 is listed in this group.

Extended Life: 4 parts, from SYLVANIA and WAGNER. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 1445LL.

Standard Replacement: 8 parts, from WAGNER, SYLVANIA, HELLA and 1 other brand. A representative part number is PHILIPS 1895.

This table covers the bulbs that light the license plate. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

11 License Plate Lamp Bulb parts for the 1973 MG MGB come from 4 brands — WAGNER, SYLVANIA, PHILIPS and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is HELLA 6418. Every part fits both the 1.8L L4 and the 3.5L V8.

Extended Life: 4 parts, from SYLVANIA and WAGNER. A representative part number is SYLVANIA DE3423LL.

HID (intense white light): 1 part, from PHILIPS. A representative part number is PHILIPS DE3423LL.

Standard Replacement: 6 parts, from HELLA, WAGNER, PHILIPS and 1 other brand. A representative part number is HELLA 6418.

This table covers the replacement bulbs for the Parking Brake Warning Light. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

This group shows a single part: PHILIPS 1157LL.

This table covers the bulbs in the parking lamps. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

10 Parking Lamp Bulb parts are listed for the 1973 MG MGB, from SYLVANIA, WAGNER, PHILIPS and 1 other brand. SYLVANIA 1157 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1973 MGB.

The Extended Life section: 2 options from SYLVANIA and WAGNER. SYLVANIA 1157LL is listed in this group.

The Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life) section: 1 option from SYLVANIA. SYLVANIA 1157ST is listed in this group.

LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving): 4 parts, from SYLVANIA, PHILIPS and WAGNER. A representative part number is PHILIPS 1157WLED.

The Standard Replacement section: 3 options from SYLVANIA, WAGNER and HELLA. SYLVANIA 1157 is listed in this group.

This table covers the bulbs in the side-marker lamps. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

6 Side Marker Light Bulb parts for the 1973 MG MGB come from 4 brands — SYLVANIA, WAGNER, PHILIPS and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is PHILIPS 1895. Every part fits both the 1.8L L4 and the 3.5L V8.

Extended Life: 2 parts, from SYLVANIA and WAGNER. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 1895LL.

Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from PHILIPS, WAGNER, HELLA and 1 other brand. A representative part number is PHILIPS 1895.

Listed part numbers: PHILIPS 1895 and SYLVANIA 1895LL, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the bulbs in the tail lamps. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

12 Tail Lamp Bulb parts are listed for the 1973 MG MGB, from WAGNER, SYLVANIA, DORMAN and 2 other brands. PHILIPS 1157LL carries the "Popular" badge. 11 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

The Extended Life section: 3 options from PHILIPS, WAGNER and SYLVANIA. PHILIPS 1157LL is listed in this group.

The Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life) section: 1 option from SYLVANIA. SYLVANIA 1157ST is listed in this group.

LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving): 5 parts, from DORMAN, PHILIPS and WAGNER. A representative part number is DORMAN 1157SMD.

The Standard Replacement section: 3 options from SYLVANIA, WAGNER and HELLA. SYLVANIA 1157 is listed in this group.

This table covers the bulbs in the turn-signal lamps. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

9 Turn Signal Lamp Bulb parts for the 1973 MG MGB come from 4 brands — SYLVANIA, WAGNER, PHILIPS and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is PHILIPS 1157LL. 8 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Extended Life: 3 parts, from PHILIPS, SYLVANIA and WAGNER. A representative part number is PHILIPS 1157LL.

Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life): 1 part, from SYLVANIA. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 1157ST.

The LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving) section: 2 options from PHILIPS and WAGNER. PHILIPS 1157RLED is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from SYLVANIA, WAGNER and HELLA. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 1157.

Listed part numbers: PHILIPS 1157LL, plus the other parts above.