
£4,536 (Est: £4,000 - £6,000)
1972 MG MIDGET
United Kingdom • 31 Jan 2026 • Lot 411
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1972 MG Midget MkIII is a 'round arch' model with 9,885 miles showing. It comes with spare keys, workshop manuals, and receipts for work done, but has 9 former keepers.

Condition
6
The car is described as being in tidy overall condition but requires some reconditioning. There is moderate wear on the exterior, interior, and/or wheels. It may have a few small dents, light paint scratches, or noticeable curb marks.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
GAN5114041G
Chassis No:
Odometer:
9,885 miles
DOB 674K
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
This ‘round arch’ MkIII MG Midget is showing 9,885 miles on its odometer.
Finished in green, with a back vinyl interior, this car is in tidy overall condition, accompanied by spare keys and various workshop manuals, parts catalogue and a tuning guide.
Paperwork includes a few receipts, one for £867 worth of work in 2019, including new wheel bearings and uprated halfshafts.
Another shows that £667 was spent in 2025 on a new dynamo, brake parts and servicing.
The V5C is present, indicating 9 former keepers.
The MG was first registered on 14th April 1972.
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Points of note
£460
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,235
Median Price (Since 2020)
£18,010
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on May 29 2018
Latest MOT Mileage
9,537 miles
Registration Date
1972-04-14
MOT History
Passed
On May 30 2017 with 9,537 miles
Passed
On Apr 08 2016 with 9,131 miles
Passed
On May 14 2015 with 8,931 miles
Passed
On Apr 29 2014 with 8,768 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- brake rollers showing front inbalance
Passed
On May 02 2013 with 8,679 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- steering wheel outer cover loose
Passed
On May 22 2012 with 8,552 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Failed
On May 22 2012 with 8,552 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Passed
On Apr 21 2011 with 8,433 miles
Passed
On Apr 23 2010 with 8,202 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Passed
On Apr 23 2009 with 7,963 miles
Passed
On May 17 2008 with 7,792 miles
Passed
On May 03 2007 with 7,687 miles
Failed
On May 01 2007 with 7,685 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
Advisory:
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Failed
On May 04 2006 with 7,406 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Passed
On May 04 2006 with 7,406 miles

