1980 MG MGB Electrical Bulb & Socket Parts

Engine:
1.8L L4

This page lists 60 electrical bulb & socket parts for the 1980 MG MGB, across 11 part types, covering the 1.8L L4 engine. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.

The bulb and socket system on the 1980 MG MGB covers every bulb and socket on the vehicle, from headlamps to instrument-cluster illumination. The largest groups are Dome Light Bulb (11 parts), License Plate Lamp Bulb (11 parts) and Turn Signal Lamp Bulb (11 parts). The other 8 part types cover the remaining 27 parts.

Back Up / Reverse Lamp Bulb

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
HELLA 6418
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
IncandescentSocket Type Bulb: SV8.5-8
Fitment notes — HELLA 6418
IncandescentSocket Type Bulb: SV8.5-8
C5W
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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.

Brake Light Bulb

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
WAGNER 1016
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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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.

Dome Light Bulb

Extended Life

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
SYLVANIA DE3423LL
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Base Type: SVLong Life
Fitment notes — SYLVANIA DE3423LL
Base Type: SVLong LifeWattage: 5.10 W
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SYLVANIA 6418LL
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Long LifeBase Type: Festoon
Fitment notes — SYLVANIA 6418LL
Long LifeBase Type: FestoonWattage: 5.00 W
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WAGNER 11005LL
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Long LifeSV8.5 Base
Fitment notes — WAGNER 11005LL
Long LifeSV8.5 Base5.070 Watt
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HID (intense white light)

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
PHILIPS DE3423LL
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Longer Life
Fitment notes — PHILIPS DE3423LL
Longer Life
with Bulb DE3423
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LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving)

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
SYLVANIA Popular 6418SL
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
LEDCool White
Fitment notes — SYLVANIA 6418SL
LEDCool WhiteBase Type: C5WWattage: 0.50 W
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SYLVANIA 6418LED
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
ZEVOCool White
Fitment notes — SYLVANIA 6418LED
ZEVOCool WhiteBase Type: C5WWattage: 1.00 W
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WAGNER 6418WLED
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
LED1.16 Watt
Fitment notes — WAGNER 6418WLED
LED1.16 WattWhiteLED
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
HELLA Popular 6418
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
IncandescentSocket Type Bulb: SV8.5-8
Fitment notes — HELLA 6418
IncandescentSocket Type Bulb: SV8.5-8
C5W
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WAGNER Popular 11005
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Bulb Type: T-4 Bulb 1/2 (13mm) DiameterSV8.5 Base
Fitment notes — WAGNER 11005
Bulb Type: T-4 Bulb 1/2 (13mm) DiameterSV8.5 Base5.070 Watt
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SYLVANIA 6418
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Base Type: SVWattage: 5.00 W
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WAGNER 17136
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Medium Standard Miniature Lamp
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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.

Headlamp Bulb

Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life)

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
SYLVANIA H6024XV
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Xtra VisionColor Temperature: 3200 KV
Fitment notes — SYLVANIA H6024XV
Xtra VisionColor Temperature: 3200 KVBase Type: A3Wattage: 35.00 W7" Diameter
High Beam and Low Beam
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SYLVANIA H6024ST
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Silver StarColor Temperature: 4000 KV
Fitment notes — SYLVANIA H6024ST
Silver StarColor Temperature: 4000 KVBase Type: A3Wattage: 35.00 W7" Diameter
High Beam and Low Beam
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WAGNER H6024BL
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Up To 20% More Light
Fitment notes — WAGNER H6024BL
Up To 20% More Light
High Beam and Low BeamHalogenSealed Beam Type
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
WAGNER Popular H6024
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
High Beam and Low BeamHalogen
Fitment notes — WAGNER H6024
High Beam and Low BeamHalogenSealed Beam Type
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SYLVANIA H6024
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Base Type: PAR56Wattage: 40.00 W
Fitment notes — SYLVANIA H6024
Base Type: PAR56Wattage: 40.00 W7" Diameter
High Beam and Low Beam
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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.

Headlamp Socket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
DORMAN 85810
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
3-Wire/Terminal Seal Beam Lamp 4002 & 4005 Bulb
Fitment notes — DORMAN 85810
3-Wire/Terminal Seal Beam Lamp 4002 & 4005 Bulb
High/Low Beam
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DORMAN 84790
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
High Temperature Socket
Fitment notes — DORMAN 84790
High Temperature Socket
Bulb 4000, 4652, 4656, 5006, 6014, 6015, 6024, 6052, 6054, or 9003
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DORMAN 645998
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Bulb 4000, 4652, 4656, 5006, 6014, 6015, 6024, 6052, 6054, or 9003High Temperature Harness
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DORMAN 90801
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Ceramic SocketHigh/Low Beam
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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.

Instrument Panel Light Bulb

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
SYLVANIA 1445
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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Extended Life

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
SYLVANIA 1445LL
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Base Type: BA9SLong Life
Fitment notes — SYLVANIA 1445LL
Base Type: BA9SLong LifeWattage: 1.87 W
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SYLVANIA 53LL
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Long LifeBase Type: BA9
Fitment notes — SYLVANIA 53LL
Long LifeBase Type: BA9Wattage: 1.70 W
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
HELLA Popular 3898
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
IncandescentSocket Type Bulb: BA7S
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SYLVANIA Popular 53
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Base Type: BA9Wattage: 1.70 W
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WAGNER 1449
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Miniature Screw Base2.800 Watt
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WAGNER 11009
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
BA7S Base1.730 Watt
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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.

License Plate Lamp Bulb

Extended Life

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
SYLVANIA Popular 6418LL
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Long LifeBase Type: Festoon
Fitment notes — SYLVANIA 6418LL
Long LifeBase Type: FestoonWattage: 5.00 W
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PHILIPS 57LL
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Longer Life
Fitment notes — PHILIPS 57LL
Longer Life
with Bulb 57
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SYLVANIA DE3423LL
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Base Type: SVLong Life
Fitment notes — SYLVANIA DE3423LL
Base Type: SVLong LifeWattage: 5.10 W
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WAGNER 57LL
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Long LifeMiniature Bayonet Base
Fitment notes — WAGNER 57LL
Long LifeMiniature Bayonet Base3.360 Watt
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WAGNER 11005LL
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Long LifeSV8.5 Base
Fitment notes — WAGNER 11005LL
Long LifeSV8.5 Base5.070 Watt
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HID (intense white light)

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
PHILIPS DE3423LL
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Longer Life
Fitment notes — PHILIPS DE3423LL
Longer Life
with Bulb DE3423
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
WAGNER Popular 57
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Miniature Bayonet Base3.360 Watt
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WAGNER Popular 11005
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Bulb Type: T-4 Bulb 1/2 (13mm) DiameterSV8.5 Base
Fitment notes — WAGNER 11005
Bulb Type: T-4 Bulb 1/2 (13mm) DiameterSV8.5 Base5.070 Watt
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HELLA 57
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
HalogenSocket Type Bulb: BA9S
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PHILIPS 57
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
with Bulb 57
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SYLVANIA 6418
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Base Type: SVWattage: 5.00 W
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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.

Parking Lamp Bulb

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
WAGNER 1016
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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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.

Side Marker Light Bulb

Extended Life

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
PHILIPS Popular 57LL
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Longer Life
Fitment notes — PHILIPS 57LL
Longer Life
Fits:
Rear
or:
Front
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SYLVANIA 57LL
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Long LifeBase Type: BA9
Fitment notes — SYLVANIA 57LL
Long LifeBase Type: BA9Wattage: 3.40 W
Fits:
Rear
or:
Front
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WAGNER 57LL
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Long LifeMiniature Bayonet Base
Fitment notes — WAGNER 57LL
Long LifeMiniature Bayonet Base3.360 Watt
Fits:
Rear
or:
Front
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
WAGNER Popular 57
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Miniature Bayonet Base3.360 Watt
Fitment notes — WAGNER 57
Miniature Bayonet Base3.360 Watt
Fits:
Rear
or:
Front
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HELLA 57
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
HalogenSocket Type Bulb: BA9S
Fitment notes — HELLA 57
HalogenSocket Type Bulb: BA9S
Fits:
Rear
or:
Front
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PHILIPS 57
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Fits Rear
Fitment notes — PHILIPS 57
Fits:
Rear
or:
Front
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SYLVANIA 57
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Base Type: BA9Wattage: 3.40 W
Fitment notes — SYLVANIA 57
Base Type: BA9Wattage: 3.40 W
Fits:
Rear
or:
Front
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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.

Tail Lamp Bulb

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
WAGNER 1016
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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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.

Turn Signal Lamp Bulb

Extended Life

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
PHILIPS 1141LL
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Longer Life
Fitment notes — PHILIPS 1141LL
Longer Life
Rear
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SYLVANIA 1141LL
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Long LifeBase Type: BA15S
Fitment notes — SYLVANIA 1141LL
Long LifeBase Type: BA15SWattage: 18.40 WRear
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WAGNER 1141LL
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Long LifeSingle Contact Bayonet Base
Fitment notes — WAGNER 1141LL
Long LifeSingle Contact Bayonet Base18.430 WattRear
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LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving)

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
PHILIPS Popular 1156ALED
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Ultinon LEDAmber
Fitment notes — PHILIPS 1156ALED
Ultinon LEDAmberRear
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
HELLA Popular 1141
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
IncandescentMiniature
Fitment notes — HELLA 1141
IncandescentMiniatureSocket Type Bulb: BA15SRear
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HELLA Popular 1156
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Brightness: 32.0 CPIncandescent
Fitment notes — HELLA 1156
Brightness: 32.0 CPIncandescentSocket Type Bulb: BA15SRear
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GM GENUINE L1141
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear
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PHILIPS 1141
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
RearStandard
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SYLVANIA 1141
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Base Type: BA15SWattage: 18.40 W
Fitment notes — SYLVANIA 1141
Base Type: BA15SWattage: 18.40 WRear
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WAGNER 1141
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Single Contact Bayonet Base18.430 Watt
Fitment notes — WAGNER 1141
Single Contact Bayonet Base18.430 WattRear
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WAGNER 1016
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front
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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.

Buying Electrical Bulb & Socket Parts for a 1980 MG MGB

On this vehicle, the bulb and socket system covers every bulb and socket on the vehicle, from headlamps to instrument-cluster illumination.

  • Confirm you have the 1.8L 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 bulbs in pairs so both sides age together, and put a smear of dielectric grease on the new socket contacts.
  • Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.

Start with the largest groups on this page: Dome Light Bulb and License Plate Lamp Bulb .

Frequently Asked Questions

How many electrical bulb & socket parts fit the 1980 MG MGB?

Our catalog currently lists 60 electrical bulb & socket parts for the 1980 MG MGB across 11 subcategories and 6 brands, covering the 1.8L L4 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

What are the signs of electrical bulb & socket problems on a 1980 MG MGB?

Common symptoms include a lamp that flickers over bumps, melted or discolored socket plastic, or bulbs that keep failing early on one side. 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 bulbs in pairs so both sides age together, and put a smear of dielectric grease on the new socket contacts.

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 1980 MG MGB 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 1980 MG MGB?

Every part on this page is matched to the 1.8L L4 engine. Then repeated bulb failure in one position usually means a socket or ground problem, not bad bulbs — replace the socket rather than chase it. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.

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