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how do I decode the vin # on my car
the vin is CAN5UC121186G /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/canpatriot.GIF
 
I'd post it here and let some guy (waiting on his bugeye to come back from the bodyshop) decode it.

Or look in the victoria british catalog. They have a pretty good break down.
 
I think that is a G not a C at the beginning.
G = MG
A = A series
N = 2 seat roadster
5 = Series
U = Left hand drive (USA)
Numbers thereafter is your serial number.
It should read:
GAN5UC121186G
Although the G at the end is only for 1500's.
 
Trevor you bad.
 
G = MG
A = A series
N = 2 seat open car
5 = fifth series
U = North American car
C = Model/production year, i.e., 1972
121,186 = car/vin number, i.e., built in late May early June
G = assembled at Abington
 
I had/have GAN5UC106930G and it left the line on August 18th 1971.

I would suspect that Biff is correct although if 5UC is a 1972 car and 5UB is a 1971 car how can 5UC121186 still be considered a 1972 and biult in 1972? I though that the letter designation determined it's year.

A - 70
B - 71
C - 72

and so on.

I might learn something here.
 
its definitely a C at the front
 
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I think that is a G not a C at the beginning.
G = MG
A = A series
N = 2 seat roadster
5 = Series
U = Left hand drive (USA)
Numbers thereafter is your serial number.
It should read:
GAN5UC121186G
Although the G at the end is only for 1500's.

[/ QUOTE ]

Just noticed that last part of this quote. G cannot be for 1500's. I have a 1275.

Willie what year is it?
 
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its definitely a C at the front

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H and G are spridget prefixes, H also appeared on Innocenti, but that's besides the point.
C at the front? now I'm intrigued.
Belay my G at the end, Vping correct.
 
title, its too dark outside to see on the car lol
 
I would guess a typo wee, make sure you check your insurance card too, don't want to give them an excuse not to pay out just in case!
(God forbid)
 
Mark III Midget
Production dates were 10/1966 to late 1974
99,896 cars produced
Chassis #'s GAN5UA74886 to GAN5UE174752

RWA
January 1972 to 1974 (model year sold as)
GAN5 105501 to GAN5 153920

Still trying to find the specific 1972 #s.

FWIW
 
Mine is #152960 so it is right up there in the last of the RWAs. State of CA says it is a 1973 model year first sold in 1975!
 
GAN5-105501, 1st 1972 model, built May 10, 1971
GAN5-113617, First car built in calender year 1972
GAN5-123644, Last 1972 model
GAN5-123731, First 1973 model, built July 13, 1972
GAN5-129950, Last car built in calender year 1972

Hope this helps,
Don
 
thanks guys that is a great help
 
Sqrrig's the info I was searchin for. Thanks.
 
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