This OE exhaust system suits the early 1275cc Mk3 Midget built from 1967 to 1969. The 1275cc A-Series arrived for the 1967 model year (GAN4), and the exhaust system of these early cars differs from later 1275cc systems in its manifold connection and detail routing. Ordering the system for the correct year band is essential, as the 1275cc exhaust changed during production.
The Early 1275cc Application
The 1967 to 1969 cars represent the first 1275cc Midgets. The exhaust connects to the manifold via the bell-type connection used on the earlier systems, a key identifying feature when selecting the correct system. This differs from the later flange-type connection introduced further into 1275cc production, so the connection at the manifold should be checked before ordering.
Original Specification Construction
The system is manufactured in mild steel to the factory pattern, correct in pipe diameter, silencer size, and routing for the early 1275cc car, and reproducing the authentic MG exhaust note. Mild steel offers the lowest initial cost and correct originality, with the understanding that it will corrode over time in the British climate and require eventual renewal.
Silencers and Fittings
The system is available complete or in sections, with clamps, brackets, and mounting rubbers to complete the fitment. The mounting rubbers isolate the system from the body and are usually renewed whenever the exhaust is changed, as they perish with heat and age.
Ordering Considerations
Confirm the car is an early 1275cc built in the 1967 to 1969 period and that the manifold uses the bell-type connection before ordering. Order the fitting kit alongside the system.
Owners wishing to avoid repeated corrosion renewals may consider a stainless steel system as a longer-term alternative.