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1973 MG Midget Mk3

Winning bid
£4,200

Highlights

  • Rebuilt on a BMH shell in 1991 including engine rebore
  • Comprehensive service history with all work by Morris Minor specialist
  • Only approximately 9,600 miles since 1991 rebuild
  • Extensive mechanical refurbishment 2017-2023
  • Dry stored throughout ownership


The Appeal

The Midget is practically the keystone of the ever-enduring British sports car. These roadsters are lightweight, nimble, and offer a good jolt of power to deliver genuine thrills - plus, thanks to MG's obsession with standardisation, parts are cheap and plentiful. This 1973 example benefits from a comprehensive rebuild on a British Motor Heritage shell in 1991, and still holds up very nicely. 
Having undergone a further mechanical refurbishment carried out between 2017 and 2023, it's a largely factory-standard car that's ready and waiting to be driven away, with a remarkably low mileage having been covered since '91. It's bound to get the attention of any enthusiast - and deservedly so.

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History and Paperwork

  • First registered in 1973
  • Rebuilt on a British Motor Heritage shell in 1991, including engine rebore
  • MOT from 1991 pre-rebuild showed 17,721 miles, with the odometer being reset in the process 
  • Purchased by the current owner in March 2017
  • Odometer showed 3,911 miles at purchase in 2017
  • Current odometer reading approximately 9,600 miles (July 2025)
  • Comprehensive service paperwork included
  • All servicing completed by local classic Morris Minor specialist Tim Lang
  • Latest MOT from March 2024 (vehicle is MOT exempt)
  • Latest service completed in May 2025
  • Dry stored throughout ownership

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The Condition

  • Bodywork and paintwork present well, including underside and beneath carpets/soundproofing
  • Original hood in good but not perfect condition, reliably waterproof
  • Lucas original running light and fog light mounted on chromed bar
  • Save for the JB Minilight wheels, it's a very original looking car
  • Interior refurbished in 1991 in black with red piping, remains in very good order
  • No obvious rips or tears 
  • Previous owner installed a console with clock, voltage gauge and separate switches for Lucas lights
  • Period Blaupunkt cassette radio functions well

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The Mechanics

  • 1275cc twin carburettor A-series 4-cylinder engine
  • 4-speed manual gearbox
  • Starts easily and runs well under power or at idle
  • Well-balanced in corners
  • Work carried out in recent years includes:
  • 2017-2021: 
    • Brake hydraulics replaced
    • Alton Ignitor electronic ignition installed
    • Wheel bearings replaced
    • Shock absorbers replaced with refurbished originals
    • Speedometer refurbished
  • 2022: 
    • Steering rack replaced with refurbished rack from Peter May Engineering
  • 2023: 
    • 4-speed gearbox stripped and refurbished by Peter May Engineering
    • Clutch replaced
  • The vendor reports the car to be a fine runner for top-down summer driving or daily commuting
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Winning bid
£4,200
Sold

Auction Details

  • Year1973
  • MakeMG
  • ModelMidget
  • ColourRed
  • Odometer9,600 Miles
  • Engine size1275cc
  • TransmissionManual, 4 speed
  • Steering positionRight Hand Drive
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • TownTaunton
  • CountySomerset
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • Auction ends

Bidding history

9 Bids from 4 bidders

daveros••••
Bid
£4,200
08/08/25
daveros••••
Bid
£4,100
08/08/25
paul.cr••••
Bid
£4,000
08/08/25
spyder1
Bid
£3,750
08/08/25
paul.cr••••
Bid
£3,600
08/08/25
Stanley••••
Bid
£3,500
08/08/25
paul.cr••••
Bid
£3,400
08/08/25
Stanley••••
Bid
£3,250
08/08/25
spyder1
Bid
£3,000
01/08/25
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