MG Midget PDI
After being won through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions, a pre-delivery inspection (PDI) was carried out on our 1978 MG Midget, and several tasks were completed:
- Items in the boot were sorted, with relevant items reinstated and a new jack and brace added.
- Tyres were inflated, and wheel nuts were torqued.
- The stereo was removed to address a leaking washer T-piece. A new T-piece and pipe were installed from the switch to the T-piece. The nearside washer jet was unblocked, tested, and found to be functioning correctly. The stereo was then refitted.
- The front spotlights were tested with a power probe, and each light was confirmed to work. The wiring under the bonnet was traced to a relay on the nearside inner wing, which was found not fully seated. The relay was pushed in, and all lights operated correctly with the main beam.
- The fuel tank was filled with P1 fuel, and the battery was charged.
During a road test, it was observed that the speedometer was not working, and the engine occasionally coughed under acceleration. Upon returning to the workshop, a fuel leak was identified at the front carburettor’s float bowl. The following actions were taken:
- The float bowl was disassembled, the needle valve was checked and unstuck, and a new float bowl gasket was fitted.
- The speedometer issue was traced to a broken plastic securing end of the speedometer cable, which was not connected. The inner cable was pushed back into the gearbox, jacked up, and tested to confirm it spun correctly. The cable was reconnected to the speedometer head and tested again. The speedometer was confirmed to work. The cable was secured to the battery clamp with a cable tie.
A final road test confirmed all issues were resolved. The vehicle drove well, with the speedometer functioning correctly and no further problems. The car is now ready for delivery.
