This page lists 10 drivetrain parts for the 1976 MG Midget, across 2 part types, covering the 1.5L L4 engine. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.
The drivetrain system on the 1976 MG Midget moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. All 10 listed parts are Universal Joint (6 parts) and Differential Pinion Seal (4 parts).
Every part on this page is matched to the 1.5L L4 — the only engine offered in the 1976 MG Midget.
The most listed brands for 1976 MG Midget drivetrain parts are SKF (2 parts), DANA (2 parts) and GMB (2 parts), plus 4 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement and Economy.
2 parts on this 1976 MG Midget page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including GMB 2200500 (Universal Joint) and MOOG 341 (Universal Joint). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Differential Pinion Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA | NS51098 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear Outerwith British Leyland Axle(s) | View on Amazon |
| SKF | 15141 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Sealing Surface Type: Nitrile | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN | 51098 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WS51098 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear Outerwith British Leyland Axle | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals at the differential pinion yoke. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.
4 Differential Pinion Seal parts for the 1976 MG Midget come from 4 brands — BCA, SKF, TIMKEN and 1 other brand.
Listed part numbers: BCA NS51098, SKF 15141 and TIMKEN 51098, plus the other parts above.
Universal Joint
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANA | 25101X | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Spicer SelectNon-Greasable | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMB Popular | 2200500 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | GreasableGrease Fitting in Cross | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Popular | 341 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Rear Driveshaft at Rear AxleExcept Short Grease Fitting | View on Amazon |
| DANA | 5101X | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | SpicerNon-Greasable | View on Amazon |
| GMB | 2200600 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | GreasableGrease Fitting in Bearing Cap | View on Amazon |
| SKF | UJ341 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Greaseable | View on Amazon |
This table covers the U-joints in the driveshaft.
6 Universal Joint parts for the 1976 MG Midget come from 4 brands — DANA, GMB, MOOG and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is GMB 2200500.
The Economy section lists 1 option from DANA — the catalog's value-priced group. DANA 25101X is listed in this group.
In the Standard Replacement grade, GMB, MOOG, DANA and 1 other brand supply 5 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is GMB 2200500.
This group includes GMB 2200500, DANA 25101X and MOOG 341 and the remaining parts above.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 1976 MG Midget
On this vehicle, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware.
- Confirm you have the 1.5L 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 the differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Universal Joint and Differential Pinion Seal .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drivetrain parts fit the 1976 MG Midget?
Our catalog currently lists 10 drivetrain parts for the 1976 MG Midget across 2 subcategories and 7 brands, covering the 1.5L L4 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 1976 MG Midget?
Common symptoms include clicking in tight turns, a clunk when shifting between drive and reverse, vibration that builds with speed, or gear oil on the inside of a wheel. 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, replace the differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
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 1976 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 1976 MG Midget?
Every part on this page is matched to the 1.5L L4 engine. Then a torn CV boot caught early is a cheap boot kit; caught late it is a whole axle — inspect before deciding which to buy. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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