1974 MG MIDGET Registration Number: PVV 204N Chassis Numbe...

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£3,800

1974 MG MIDGET

Registration Number: PVV 204N
Chassis Number: G-AN5/147935-G
Recorded Mileage: c.16,500 miles

Launched in Monte-Carlo in May 1958 as a low-cost entry model, the Sprite was designed by Donald Healey but made by BMC in Abingdon, Oxford. So it was hardly surprising that the success of the design would lead to an MG version, the “Midget”. The new Midget was a sports car in the traditional MG mould; small, inexpensive, fast (enough), and safer with predictable handling. Above all, it was a fun!

The Midget evolved over the years from a badge-engineered version of the Austin-Healey Sprite. In 1964 the new Midget Mark II was revealed, with a new and more comfortable cockpit, wind up windows, quarter-lights, better instrumentation, lockable doors and the option of wire wheels. The biggest change however was improved rear suspension and a boost in performance, the 1098cc engine now produced a heady 59bhp due to a new three-branch manifold and cylinder head improvements.

In 1966 the Mark III was announced with more power via the 1275cc 64bhp engine derived from the Mini Cooper ‘S’. The hood was now permanently attached to the car with an improved mechanism making it much easier to use, and to extend its range the Mark III received a larger fuel tank. The MG Midget MkIII gained a separate master cylinder for the clutch, and a permanently attached hood with an improved mechanism making it much easier to use.

This more desirable Round Wheel Arch variant was first registered in May 1974, finished in a very period shade of Citroen Yellow with Black trim, wire wheels and oil cooler, and sold via agent Taylors Limited of Falmouth in Cornwall.

By the early 2000s the Midget resided in Northern Ireland, with two owners before returning to the UK in the last few years. In around 2012-14 the Midget benefited from many improvements, with parts receipts on file for amongst other things, a replacement fuel tank, various hoses, brackets, seals, fuel pipes, filters, fixings, head gasket, clutch master and slave cyinders and other service items.

In current ownership since 2021, the MG has also been treated to new front brake discs and pads, rear brake wheel cylinders, and wheel bearings.

Driven to the auction by the vendor, we understand the MG starts and drive very nicely. The interior trim is in good order, however the paintwork unfortunately has suffered from microblistering on most panels and will require attention. The Midget comes with soft top, separate tonneau cover and hood cover.

Offered with a current V5C, history file, and both sets of keys, this Midget can be enjoyed to the full this summer and cosmetically improved as and when time and funds allow.