This comprehensive Workshop Repair Manual provides an in-depth guide for servicing and repairing your MG Midget, covering all models from 1961 to 1979. The manual includes detailed step-by-step instructions, accompanied by clear illustrations and diagrams, to guide you through every repair procedure.
Within its pages, you'll find an extensive collection of technical information, including exploded views for easy identification and disassembly, specifications for accurate adjustments, and detailed procedures for a wide range of repairs. With this manual, you'll be equipped to tackle everything from routine maintenance to complex overhauls with confidence.
The manual is designed to be user-friendly, with clear and concise language, allowing even novice mechanics to understand and execute repairs successfully. It's the essential resource for any MG Midget owner who wants to perform their own repairs, maintain their vehicle, or simply delve deeper into the intricacies of their classic car.
The MG Midget, a small, sporty roadster produced by the British Motor Corporation (BMC) and later by British Leyland, captivated enthusiasts from 1961 to 1979. The Midget was a successor to the iconic Austin-Healey Sprite, sharing its basic mechanical underpinnings but with a distinctive MG design. Its diminutive size, agile handling, and spirited performance made it a popular choice for both everyday driving and weekend adventures. The Midget's success lay in its affordability and accessibility, offering a taste of open-top motoring to a wider audience. The car's compact dimensions, powered by a 1.0-liter or 1.1-liter four-cylinder engine, provided a peppy driving experience. The distinctive Midget silhouette, with its low-slung profile, round headlights, and chrome accents, became an icon of the era.
Throughout its production run, the Midget underwent several design refinements and revisions. The early models, known as the "Mk I" and "Mk II," featured a simple and elegant design with a folding soft top. Later models, including the "Mk III" and "Mk IV," incorporated a more modern and streamlined look, with a fixed hardtop and optional roll bars. Despite these changes, the Midget maintained its core identity as a fun-to-drive and undeniably British roadster. With its light weight, nimble handling, and relatively affordable price, the MG Midget provided a sense of freedom and exhilaration on the open road. It solidified its place in automotive history as a charming and iconic classic, leaving a legacy of smiles on the faces of generations of enthusiasts.