MG – 4 – R – V = MG stands for the 123ignition type
MG – 4 – R – V = 4 stands for the number of cylinders
MG – 4 – R – V = R stands for straight distributor cap
MG – 4 – R – V = V stands for vacuum advance

The 123MG-4-R-V is designed especially for the MGA and MGB. This unit offers vacuum advance.
| Brand |
MG |
|---|---|
| Cylinders |
4 |
| Operating voltage |
4-15V |
| Wires |
Black: coil '-' Red: ignition key (battery 6V / 12V) |
| Model |
Switch |
| Rotation direction |
CW & CCW |
| Vacuum |
Yes |
| RPM range |
500-10.000 RPM |
| IE (D-jetronic support) |
No |
| Environmental temperature |
-30 – 100 °C |
| Cap type |
Straight |
| Dwell |
Constant current: fully automatic adaptive dwell |
| Coil charging time-out |
After 1 second, coil current is turned off |
| Spark balancing |
<0.5 degrees |
| Maximum advance |
40 degrees crankshaft |

MG – 4 – R – V = MG stands for the 123ignition type
MG – 4 – R – V = 4 stands for the number of cylinders
MG – 4 – R – V = R stands for straight distributor cap
MG – 4 – R – V = V stands for vacuum advance