Black (Until July 72), Bronze Yellow (Until Aug 73), Glacier White, Flame Red (Until Jan 72), Teal Blue, Blaze, Mallard Green (May 71 to Aug 73), Aqua (May 71 to July 72), Damask (May 71 on), Harvest Gold (May 71 on), Black Tulip (July 71 on), Limeflower (July 72 to Aug 73), Mirage (Aug 73 on), Bracken (Aug 73 on), Citron (Aug 73 on), Tundra (Aug 73 on)

Harvest Gold (Until Feb '76), Damask (Until Feb '76), Citron (Until Feb '76), Black, Glacier White (Until Aug '77), Bracken (Until Feb '76), Tundra (Until Feb '76), Flamenco (Feb '75 to Aug '77), Tahiti Blue (Feb '75 to Aug '77), Chartreuse Yellow (Feb '76 to Aug '77), Sandglow (Feb '76 to Aug '77), Brooklands Green (Feb '76 on), Carmine Red (Feb '77 on), Leyland White (Aug '77 to June '78), Inca Yellow (Aug '77 on), Vermillion (Aug '77 on), Pageant Blue (Aug '77 on), Russet Brown (Aug '77 on), Porcelain White (aka Leyland White, Ermine White) (June '78 on)

Midget Mark I 1961-1964
25,681 produced

Mechanically the original 948cc A-Series engine was used to start with, although this was superseded in 1962 by the more powerful 1098cc A-Series unit . The 1962 version also featured front disc brakes to cope with extra power. In 1964 the Mk II Midget was replaced by the improved MkII.

Engines:
948cc 4-cyl OHV A-Series
1098cc 4-cyl OHV A-series

Performance:
Top Speed 86 mph
MPG: 27mpg

Midget Mark II 1964-1966
26601 produced

The new Mk II introduced more refinement in the form of wind-up door windows, external door handles and locks. The 1098cc engine had a stronger bottom end and the suspension now incorporated rear semi-elliptic springs. An improved facia and instrument panel appeared along with a larger windscreen. The Midget Mk II remained in production until the arrival of the Mk III in 1966.

Engines:
1098cc 4-cyl OHV A-Series

Performance:
Top speed 92mph
MPG 29mpg

Midget Mark III 1966-1969
22415 produced

After a short production run of just 2 years the Mk II Midget made way for the Mk III in 1966. The Mk III would remain in production until the Midgets demise in 1979. The 1966-1969 Mk III cars featured a new 1275cc A-Series engine, a proper folding hood, new trim and bumpers.

In 1969 the Midget received a typical 70's British Leyland make-over, consisting of a new black plastic grille, BL badges, Rostyle wheels and more plastic trim. In 1972 the rear wheel arches were changed to a round design, although this reverted to the original design in 1974 due to crash safety concerns.

Engines:
1275cc S4 OHV BMC A-Series

Performance:
96mph 14.6s 30mpg

Midget Mark III (second version - RWA) 1969-1974
77831 produced

Engines:
1275cc S4 OHV BMC A-Series

Performance:
96mph 14.6s 30mpg

Midget 1500 1974-1979
73899 produced

In 1974 the MG Midget received its final facelift, the rubber bumper cars had arrived!. Along with the still current MGB, British Leyland had been forced to redesign both cars in order for them to continue selling in the all important US market. Like the MGB the Midget received a higher ride height and new bumpers made from rubber/plastic to improve crash performance.

To compensate for the cars added weight and also to improve performance a new 1500cc engine was now standard. This new engine came from another member of the Leyland stable, the Triumph Spitfire 1500. This choice of Triumph engine angered some MG enthusiasts, although no one could deny the cars much better performance.

The Midget Mk III (1500) was discontinued in 1979 with no direct replacement.

Engines:
1493cc S4 OHV Standard/Triumph

Performance:
97mph 11.9s 29mpg