Front Left Wing & Door — 1977 MG Midget (Rubber Bumper, 1500cc)
The 1977 MG Midget sits in the Mk4 / 1500 rubber bumper era (1974–1979). This generation uses a distinct front end profile compared to earlier chrome bumper cars, with a raised ride height and different bumper geometry. Parts support for these cars is good, with multiple suppliers stocking both new reproduction and used panels.
Vehicle Details
- Year: 1977
- Model: MG Midget Mk4
- Engine: Triumph 1500cc
- Bumper type: Rubber bumper (not interchangeable with chrome bumper cars)
Front Left Wing
OEM Part Number: AHH5954 — Front wing, Left Hand (verify LH/RH listing with supplier)
The rubber bumper wing has a different profile to earlier chrome bumper cars. Using the wrong generation wing is an expensive mistake — confirm the part is listed specifically for the 1974–1979 rubber bumper cars before ordering.
Sourcing
- Moss Motors — Search Moss Motors for "Midget front wing"
- Rimmer Bros — rimmerbros.com — search "Midget front wing left"
- British Motor Heritage / Hemmings — Search Hemmings for Heritage panels
Panel Types
| Type | Best For | Notes |
|------|----------|-------|
| Heritage / OEM Reproduction | Concours / best fit | Highest panel quality |
| Quality Reproduction | Driver-quality restoration | Good fit — check gauge |
| Second Hand | Budget build | Inspect carefully for rust |
⚠️ Before fitting: Always inspect the inner wing and A-post for rust first. These cars are notorious for hidden rot behind the front wings. Fitting a new outer panel to a rotten shell is a false economy.
Front Left Door Shell
The left front door is fully missing, so a complete door shell is required.
OEM Part Number: AHH8423 — Door shell, Left Hand (verify with supplier)
The door shell is shared across the 1969–1979 model range — both the round arch chrome bumper cars and the rubber bumper cars use the same door. This widens the available parts pool considerably for both new and used options.
Sourcing
- Moss Motors — Search Moss Motors for "Midget door shell"
- Rimmer Bros — rimmerbros.com — search "Midget door shell left hand"
- David Manners — davidmanners.co.uk — search "Midget door left"
- Hemmings (used) — Search Hemmings for used door
💡 Restorer's tip: A good used door can save significant money and may come with glass, hinges, and internals already fitted — reducing the work of transferring components from a bare shell.
💡 Door skin vs full shell: If the inner door frame is solid on any other doors being assessed, an outer skin repair is worth considering before committing to a full shell replacement. The inner frames on Midgets are often more solid than the outer skins.