1969 MG Midget

This particular Mk3 Midget was first registered on the 25th April 1969. Over the past 54 years it has had just 8 owners and was acquired by the current owner around November 2019. It has been used very sparingly since.

The current owner believes it was subject to a full restoration in 1996. This older restoration has held up very well indeed, with the cute Midget convertible still looking very sharp 27 years later.

This Mk3 Midget is finished in Old English White with a contrasting black leather hood and sits very nicely on a set of painted wire wheels with chrome knock offs.

The condition of the Midget's exterior is very good, with the car's minimal use since its restoration and its careful custodianship having helped to keep it in very good shape indeed.

The Midget's panels appear nice and straight with the doors closing with a satisfying thud. The convertible's chrome work is also very good with a lovely shine from the bumpers and the rest of its chrome accessories. The car's side trim strips are also nice and straight with no dings evident.

Wire wheels always work well on an MG sports car and the painted wires on this Midget are in good condition. There are a few marks and some very light surface rust spots here and there, but they are very presentable and the chrome knock offs finish the look nicely.

The convertible hood is also in very nice shape with no rips or tears present, with the rear and side screens nice and clear. The Midget’s tonneau cover is also present and is in good condition. There is some colour fade in two spots on the cover which is shown in the photos.

Moving around the rest of the bodywork, the paint is in very nice shape with only a few marks present. There are some chips to the paint on the driver's side B pillar area and on the sill, which have been touched in. These could easily be addressed by a competent bodyshop and do not detract from what is a very nice example of a Mk3 Midget.

The interior of this 1969 MG Midget presents very well and is in great condition all round. The black vinyl seats and door cards are nice and clean with only minimal signs of use.

The simple yet attractive dashboard is also very nice, with all the gauges clean and in good condition. The MG “Banjo” style steering wheel really suits the Midget’s sports car looks, with the large MG badge sitting proudly in the centre.

A set of black carpets complete the interior and these too are in very nice condition with only minimal signs of wear and use. The rubber foot pedals are also in very nice shape.

The hood, which folds away very neatly, is easy to put up with all the required tabs and fasteners present. The hood itself fits well and doesn’t feel over-tight or stretched. And the headliner is also in good condition.

The owner states that all the gauges and switches work as they should.

Under the bonnet resides the fiesty 1275cc A-Series engine. While this might be the detuned version of the Mini Cooper engine, its 65BHP still makes this a fun sports car.

The engine bay of this Mk3 Midget really is in lovely condition and is both clean and fresh looking. You can tell that this Midget has been looked after and hasn’t been driven in bad weather. And we reckon the engine bay could be brought up to show standards with a bit of detailing on a sunny weekend afternoon.

The underside also looks as clean as the engine bay, with the floor pans, sill areas and inner wheel arches appearing to be in very good condition. There is a small area where the paint has chipped on the front left wings seam lower edge, which has some surface corrosion. Again this could be easily dealt with by a skilled bodyshop and isn’t immediately visible due to its location.

The owner states that the Midget runs and drives very well and we can confirm it started on the button, with the little sports car idling very nicely as it moved around during the photoshoot.

Little history comes with the car but there are copies of photos which show it was subjected to a full bare metal rebuild, which is believed to have taken place in 1996.

There are also some typed up notes from 2018 which documents a long list of maintenance and new parts replaced or renewed on the Midget. Some highlights include the fitting of a mild steel exhaust system, the recommissioning and re-install of the cars original dynamo and the fitting of a new period correct wiring loom.

The notes also suggest that the fuel system and the twin SU carburettors were serviced. The list also notes that the engine oil and filter was changed at 13,620 miles and the gearbox oil was changed at 13,670 miles. The odometer currently reads 14,335 miles.

In the current owner's custodianship he has had the rear brakes renewed and there are a selection of invoices on file which show the parts and items acquired for the car since they acquired it in 2019.

A selection of spares come with the Midget, which includes an electronic ignition kit and a new alternator plus fitting kit, which the owner planned to have installed.

The MG Midget comes with two sets of keys and also benefits from a current MOT Certificate with no advisories, which is valid until 24th August 2023. This will no doubt be peace of mind for the new owner.

The MG Midget really is a classic convertible that ticks a lot of boxes. Its elegant yet simple styling have made it the go to classic for thousands of MG fans all over the world. They are fun to drive and thanks to excellent spares and club support, they are cheap and easy to maintain. Twenty seven years on from its bare metal restoration, this MG Midget really is in great condition and with those few minor cosmetics jobs sorted, the new owner could really take it to the next level. And with summer about to arrive, there’s plenty of top down classic car motoring to look forward to as well. We estimate it will sell for between £10,000-£15,000.

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located with the vendor in Broadstairs, Kent. To arrange an appointment please use the Contact Seller button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.