£3,248 (Est: £3,750 - £4,000)
1979 MG Midget 1500
Brightwells • UK • 5 Aug 2026
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£3,248 (Est: £3,750 - £4,000)
1979 MG Midget 1500
UK • 5 Aug 2026 • Lot 21
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1979 MG Midget 1500 boasts a documented restoration and recent upgrades like electronic ignition. It presents well with minor cosmetic flaws and upgraded seats, offering a great entry into classic motoring.
Condition
8
The car has undergone a comprehensive restoration and recent work including a refurbished cylinder head and new suspension components. The exterior and interior present well with only minor cosmetic imperfections noted. The vendor states the hood would benefit from replacement, which is a minor issue given the overall condition and recent mechanical upgrades.
/ 10
48,666 miles
GAN6213036G
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
WEN156T
1979
Auction
£3,248 (Est: £3,750 - £4,000)
1979 MG Midget 1500
Brightwells • UK • 5 Aug 2026
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
Description Well pampered example driven over 50 miles to the sale; subject to a thorough documented restoration and accompanied by large stack of invoices; fitted with upgraded seats, electronic ignition and alternator conversion to name but a few The MG Midget 1500 remains one of Britain's most enduring and accessible classic sports cars.
Introduced as the final evolution of the long-running Midget range, the 1500 benefitted from a larger engine that offered improved torque and more relaxed cruising.
Manufactured in 1979 and finished in striking white, this MG Midget 1500 has had just six keepers from new and displays an indicated 48,666 miles.
Whilst bidders should satisfy themselves as to the mileage, the MOT history suggests the car has been used sparingly over the last 14 years, covering approximately 6,000 miles during that period.
The accompanying history file shows the car benefitted from a comprehensive, documented restoration in the early 2000s, with the bodywork, mechan...
Price Analysis vs Other Midget 1500s
£260
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£3,962
Median Price (Since 2020)
£24,177
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 5th Nov 2025
Latest MOT mileage:
48,514 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 6th Nov 2024, 48,514 miles
Passed
On 16th Oct 2023, 48,448 miles
Passed
On 29th Sept 2022, 48,428 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Failed
On 27th Sept 2022, 48,428 miles
There were 2 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Advisory:
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
MOT Mileage Trend
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Auction House Headquarters
Brightwells
Easters Court, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0DE, England
Located in Leominster, Herefordshire, Brightwells is a physical and online auction house handling classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They conduct regular auctions and offer vehicle consignment services.
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