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(Technical) literature we used:
Moss Parts Catalogue Sprite & Midget 1967 to 1979

Very usefull, every Midget part in explode-view. The catalogue can be ordered or be downloaded for free at www.mossmotors.com

MG Midget & AH sprite Mk I,II,III & IV 1958 to 1978 Owners Workshop Manual.

 Haynes, 1977, ISBN 0 85696 265 1

This book covers every technical detail with drawings, photos and descriptions for maintaince, diagnostics and overhaul. There is a more up to date copy which also contains the newer models.

 

Automotive Electrical and Electronic systems Manual

 Haynes, 1995, ISBN 1 85960 049 2

This is no nescessary book for restorating a MG, but never the less very usefull for better understanding of several parts of the electrical system. Also with step-by-step fault finding (even for modern cars).

MG Midget Gold Portofolio 1961-1979.

 Brooklands Books, ISBN 1 85520 228X

Contains original articels of road tests, new model reports and comparisons with other models.

MG Midget mark III Handbook

The original handbook that came with the car.

MG Midget & AH Sprite Owner's Handbook.

Haynes

Another Haynes book. Not as detailed as the Haynes Owners workshop manual, but with easy-to-follow service instructions on the most important parts of the Midget.

Original Sprite & Midget. The Restorer's Guide to all the Austin-Healey and MG models 1958-79.

 Terry Horler, Bay View Books, 1996, ISBN 1 870979 45 1

 

Complete authentic specification of the Midget, with all dates and information of specification alterings. With great photos.

Sprites und Midgets. Collector's Guide Band XIII

 Eric Dymock, Heel, 1981, ISBN 3-89365-227-2

Nice book about the MG Midget. In German (also available in English)

Auto-klassiker Sprites & Midgets Die modell-geschichte

 Anders Ditlev Clausager, Motorbuch Verslag, 1995, ISBN 3 613 01642 7

Another book covering the total history of the Midget. In German (also available in English)