MG carried out minor facelifts to the bodywork in late 1969 (1970 model year), with the sills being painted black, the grille being revised and the taillights being squared off as on the MGB. The 13 inch Ruby Owen "Rostyle" wheels were standard, but wire wheels remained an option, fitted with 5.20x13 Crossply tyres or 145HR13 Pirelli Cinturato CA67. These revised cars were initially launched with a matt black windscreen surround, which proved so unpopular that the Midget was refitted with the original brushed alloy wheels after only a few hundred examples were produced.

Facelift MG Midget with new grille, black sills
The square rear wheel arches were completed in January 1972. A Triumph steering box was also fitted in this year, giving a slightly lower gear ratio than the earlier Midgets. A second silencer was also added in 1972. Dynamos (generators) were replaced by alternators from 1973.

The rounded-arch, chrome-bumpered Midgets, marketed for the 1972-1974 model years, began rolling out of the Abingdon plant in late 1971. 1966 were made between 1969 and the 22.415 facelift, with a further 77.831 produced through 1974.

This Midget presented here is an original Dutch car and has had three owners. There is a thick pile of maintenance invoices from the previous owner. It drives fantastic and the body is still nice and straight. Only the rims are a bit rusty and should be cleaned. The car recently had a major service and can be used again right away. Tall people can also sit comfortably in it, although you wouldn't expect that.