This page lists 50 ignition parts for the 1973 MG Midget, across 9 part types, covering the 1.3L L4 engine. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.
On the 1973 MG Midget, the ignition system delivers spark at the right moment — plugs, coils, wires, distributors and ignition modules. 36 parts of the 50 listed are Spark Plug (19 parts), Ignition Coil (10 parts) and Spark Plug Wire (7 parts). The other 6 part types cover the remaining 14 parts.
Every part on this page is matched to the 1.3L L4 — the only engine offered in the 1973 MG Midget.
The most listed brands for 1973 MG Midget ignition parts are STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS (9 parts), WELLS (7 parts) and NGK (6 parts), plus 15 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement, Copper / Nickel and Economy.
9 parts on this 1973 MG Midget page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LU1617P (Ignition Breaker Points) and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS UC15T (Ignition Coil). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Condenser / Capacitor
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | LU206T | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | T-Series | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | LU206 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| WELLS | 5H1011 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | with Lucas DistributorStandard Duty | View on Amazon |
This table covers the capacitors used in this electrical or A/C circuit.
3 Condenser / Capacitor parts are listed for the 1973 MG Midget, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS.
In the Economy grade, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS supplies 1 part: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LU206T.
The Standard Replacement section lists 2 options from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS — built to original-equipment specification. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LU206 is listed in this group.
This group includes STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LU206T, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LU206 and WELLS 5H1011.
Distributor Cap
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | LU420 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| WELLS | 5D1039 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | with Lucas Distributor | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Distributor caps. Typical signs include a leak at the neck, a cap that will not hold pressure, or a missing tether. Match the pressure rating or thread in the notes — radiator, reservoir and fuel caps are not interchangeable.
2 Distributor Cap parts for the 1973 MG Midget come from 2 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS.
This group includes STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LU420 and WELLS 5D1039.
Distributor Rotor
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | LU300 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| WELLS | 4R1187 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | with Lucas Distributor | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Distributor rotors. Typical signs include shudder under braking, or a lip at the outer edge. Do not put new pads on a rotor that is below minimum thickness.
2 Distributor Rotor parts for the 1973 MG Midget come from 2 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS.
Part numbers include STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LU300 and WELLS 4R1187.
Ignition Breaker Points
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAMOUS BRAND | ANA1004 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Contact Setwith Lucas Distributor | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular | LU1617P | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| FACET | 14683MHDV | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| WELLS | 4P1083 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | with Lucas Distributor | View on Amazon |
| WELLS | 8T1008 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Includes Condenser | View on Amazon |
This table covers the breaker points in a points-type distributor.
5 Ignition Breaker Points parts are listed for the 1973 MG Midget, from WELLS, FAMOUS BRAND, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and 1 other brand. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LU1617P carries the "Popular" badge.
Economy: 1 part, from FAMOUS BRAND. A representative part number is FAMOUS BRAND ANA1004.
The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from WELLS, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and FACET. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LU1617P is listed in this group.
Listed part numbers: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LU1617P, FAMOUS BRAND ANA1004 and FACET 14683MHDV, plus the other parts above.
Ignition Coil
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular | UC15T | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | T-Series | View on Amazon |
| FVP | UC15F | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Alternate Replacement Part | View on Amazon |
| HOLSTEIN | 2IGC0058 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| SKP | SKUF3T | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Coil Pack | View on Amazon |
| SPECTRA PREMIUM | C654 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Pack | View on Amazon |
| WAI GLOBAL | CUF3 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NGK Popular | 48863 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Connections May be Eyelet or Spade | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | UC15 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS | C15 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| WELLS | 5C1019 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Used on most import products with 12 Volt system with Internal resistorUniversal 12 Volt Coil | View on Amazon |
This table covers the coils that fire each spark plug. Typical signs include a misfire that follows one cylinder, a snap in damp weather, or a coil that is swollen or cracked. Swap a suspect coil with a neighbor to confirm, then replace boots that tore on the way off.
10 Ignition Coil parts are listed for the 1973 MG Midget, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, FVP, HOLSTEIN and 6 other brands. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS UC15T carries the "Popular" badge.
Economy: 6 parts, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, FVP, HOLSTEIN and 3 other brands. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS UC15T.
The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from NGK, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and 1 other brand. NGK 48863 is listed in this group.
Ignition Conversion Kit
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WELLS | 1A4147 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | with Lucas Distributor # 25D412 Volt | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Ignition Conversion kits.
This group shows a single part: WELLS 1A4147.
Spark Plug
Summary: Notes include pre-set gaps of 0.024", 0.025", 0.03", 0.031", 0.032", 0.035", 0.036", 0.040", 0.041" and 0.044". Replacement brands in this table include NGK, CHAMPION and DENSO.
Copper / Nickel
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOSCH Popular | 7900 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | NickelPre-Set Gap: 0.031" | View on Amazon |
| NGK Popular | 4008 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | StandardPre-Set Gap: 0.032" | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO | R42XLS | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | ProfessionalConventional | View on Amazon |
| CHAMPION | 415 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Copper PlusPre-Set Gap: 0.032" | View on Amazon |
| CHAMPION | 300 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Copper PlusPre-Set Gap: 0.032" | View on Amazon |
| CHAMPION | 4151 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Copper PlusClassification: Champion Copper Plus Small Engine | View on Amazon |
| DENSO | 3066 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | U-Groove ConventionalHex Size: 20.6 mm | View on Amazon |
| NGK | 6427 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | V-PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.032" | View on Amazon |
| NGK | 7131 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | StandardPre-Set Gap: 0.036" | View on Amazon |
Double Platinum (lasts up to 3x longer than Copper / Nickel)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO | 41804 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | ProfessionalDouble Platinum | View on Amazon |
| CHAMPION | 7415 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Double Platinum PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.032" | View on Amazon |
Iridium (lasts up to 4x longer than Copper / Nickel)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NGK Popular | 6637 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Iridium IXPre-Set Gap: 0.032" | View on Amazon |
| CHAMPION | 9804 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | IridiumPre-Set Gap: 0.03" | View on Amazon |
| DENSO | 5306 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Iridium PowerHex Size: 20.6 mm | View on Amazon |
| DENSO | 4709 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Iridium TTSolid Terminal | View on Amazon |
| SKP | SP1041 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Tapered Ground Electrode with Platinum Chip | View on Amazon |
Platinum (lasts up to 2x longer than Copper / Nickel)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NGK Popular | 7084 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | G-PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.040" | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO | 4 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | ProfessionalRapidfire | View on Amazon |
| DENSO | 4502 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Platinum TTSolid Terminal | View on Amazon |
This table covers the spark plugs for this engine. Typical signs include misfire under load, rough idle, or a flashing check-engine light. Verify the gap even on pre-gapped plugs, and replace coil boots that come off a high-mileage engine.
19 Spark Plug parts for the 1973 MG Midget come from 6 brands — NGK, CHAMPION, DENSO and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is BOSCH 7900.
The Copper / Nickel section lists 9 options from NGK, CHAMPION, BOSCH and 2 other brands — grouped under the catalog's "Copper / Nickel" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. BOSCH 7900 is listed in this group.
The Double Platinum (lasts up to 3x longer than Copper / Nickel) section lists 2 options from ACDELCO and CHAMPION — grouped under the catalog's "Double Platinum (lasts up to 3x longer than Copper / Nickel)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. ACDELCO 41804 is listed in this group.
In the Iridium (lasts up to 4x longer than Copper / Nickel) grade, DENSO, NGK, CHAMPION and 1 other brand supply 5 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Iridium (lasts up to 4x longer than Copper / Nickel)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is NGK 6637.
The Platinum (lasts up to 2x longer than Copper / Nickel) section lists 3 options from NGK, ACDELCO and DENSO — grouped under the catalog's "Platinum (lasts up to 2x longer than Copper / Nickel)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. NGK 7084 is listed in this group.
Spark Plug Non-Fouler
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAN | 42004 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 14mm Gasket Seat Long Reach | View on Amazon |
This table covers the non-foulers that space a spark plug away from oil fouling.
One part is listed for the 1973 MG Midget — DORMAN 42004.
Spark Plug Wire
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B&B | S428224 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Suppressor Wire Set | View on Amazon |
Premium
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular | 9403 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | SetUnited-Packard | View on Amazon |
| DENSO | 6714114 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Spark Plug Wire Set7mm | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | 55429 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | IntermotorSet | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular | 29436 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Pro SeriesSet | View on Amazon |
| B&B | M428224 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Platinum Class Laser Mag | View on Amazon |
| WALKER PRODUCTS | 9241008 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Direct FitSet | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Spark Plug wires.
7 Spark Plug Wire parts are listed for the 1973 MG Midget, from B&B, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and 2 other brands. UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS 9403 carries the "Popular" badge.
Economy: 1 part, from B&B. A representative part number is B&B S428224.
The Premium section lists 3 options from UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS, DENSO and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS — a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS 9403 is listed in this group.
The Standard Replacement section: 3 options from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, B&B and WALKER PRODUCTS. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS 29436 is listed in this group.
Listed part numbers: UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS 9403, B&B S428224 and DENSO 6714114, plus the other parts above.
Buying Ignition Parts for a 1973 MG Midget
On this vehicle, the ignition system delivers spark at the right moment — plugs, coils, wires, distributors and ignition modules.
- Confirm you have the 1.3L L4 engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace plugs and wires (or coil boots) as a set — one weak cylinder makes the whole set feel bad.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Spark Plug and Ignition Coil .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many ignition parts fit the 1973 MG Midget?
Our catalog currently lists 50 ignition parts for the 1973 MG Midget across 9 subcategories and 18 brands, covering the 1.3L L4 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of ignition problems on a 1973 MG Midget?
Common symptoms include misfires under load, rough idle, flashing check-engine light, or poor starting in damp weather. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What spark-plug gap is listed for the 1973 MG Midget?
Notes on this page include pre-set gaps of 0.024", 0.025", 0.03", 0.031", 0.032", 0.035", 0.036", 0.040", 0.041" and 0.044". Still verify against spec — even “pre-gapped” plugs should be checked before they go in.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace plugs and wires (or coil boots) as a set — one weak cylinder makes the whole set feel bad.
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 1973 MG Midget 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 1973 MG Midget?
Every part on this page is matched to the 1.3L L4 engine. Then gap matters even on “pre-gapped” plugs — verify against spec, and replace coil boots when they come off a high-mileage engine. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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