1972 MG MIDGET

The vendor describes this MG Midget Series 3 as roadworthy, in regular use and mechanically good, although it would now benefit from some body work. It received an Ivor Searle reconditioned engine in 2009 (at 82,972 miles) which has done under 17,000 miles since. The odometer now shows 99,900 miles overall. It received a previous restoration during 2004 and 2005 including the SU carburettors done, new front wing, Rostyle wheels fitted, new hood, new rear bumper and new dashboard plus the floor replaced and a respray, along with all necessary mechanical and electrical refurbishment/replacement. More recent work has included new rear tyres in 2020 along with both rear wheel cylinders and a replacement manifold twin-flow exhaust system. A new Powerlight starter motor and alternator and replacement rev counter were fitted in 2022, with a replacement temperature/oil gauge coming in 2023. Last year saw a new battery and new halogen headlights. It has regularly been serviced since restoration by York MG and Norfolk Sports and Classics, with its last service in May 2024.   

The 1275cc MG was registered in January 1972 and its last MoT expired in February 2024 after having been tested the year before at an indicated 96,973 miles. However, as an historic vehicle, the Midget is now MoT-exempt. Paperwork includes the current and past V5C, MoT certificates, invoices from 2006 onwards, restoration photos and a list of all work done between 2009 and 2024.     

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