MG Midget License Plate Bulb Size

The MG Midget license plate light requires a unique 1895 bulb size for proper illumination of the rear registration area. Available data for the specified lighting component covers the range from 1969 to 1979.

The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.

Bulb Size by Year Range

Years	Bulb Size
1969-1979	1895

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T5). 12V, 0.9W.	1895

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Additional Notes

The MG Midget uses the 1895 bulb for its license plate position across all listed model years, spanning 1969-1979.
The 1895 is classified under the ANSI standard, meaning it conforms to a recognized North American specification used in both the United States and Canada.
This bulb follows the T5 form factor, which refers to a tubular bulb with a width of 5/8 of an inch, housed in a miniature wedge base that connects without a separate metal socket pin.
The 1895 operates at 12 volts, consistent with the standard electrical system voltage found in conventional passenger vehicles of this era.
At 0.9 watts, the 1895 draws very low power, which is typical for license plate illumination, a position that requires only enough light to make the plate legible rather than to project a beam.
The wedge base design of the 1895 means the bulb is held in place by tension from the socket walls rather than by a bayonet or screw mechanism, which affects physical interchangeability with other base types.