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1978 MG Midget Being sold without reserve Chassis number GAN
United Kingdom • 4 Jun 2026 • Lot 11
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1978 MG Midget, finished in red with a black interior, has been dry-stored since 2018 and features an older restoration. While the engine turns, it's not currently running, requiring recommissioning or use as a project car.
Condition
5
Moderate wear, needs reconditioning, not running.
/ 10
[Transmission]
Transmission:
GAN6-208478G
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
XTV 70S
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
1978 MG Midget
Being sold without reserve
Chassis number GAN6-208478G
Engine number YB68336HE
Registration number XTV 70S
Red with a black interior
Dry stored since 2018
An older restoration with photos of the process showing new wings, sills, doors etc
Good history file with many previous MOT certificates
Recent hood
Engine turns but is not running
Needs re-commissioning or will be the basis of a good project
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Points of note
£260
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£4,104
Median Price (Since 2020)
£24,177
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Sales
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Aug 20 2019
Latest MOT Mileage
89,656 miles
Registration Date
1978-06-02
MOT History
Passed
On Aug 21 2018 with 89,656 miles
Failed
On Aug 21 2018 with 89,656 miles
There were 3 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Passed
On May 26 2017 with 89,557 miles
Failed
On May 19 2017 with 89,554 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Passed
On Apr 28 2015 with 89,318 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Failed
On Apr 21 2015 with 89,318 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory:
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Passed
On Apr 24 2013 with 89,119 miles
Failed
On Apr 22 2013 with 89,119 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Passed
On Mar 21 2012 with 88,856 miles
Failed
On Mar 19 2012 with 88,856 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Passed
On Apr 19 2011 with 88,630 miles
Failed
On Apr 19 2011 with 88,630 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Passed
On Mar 29 2010 with 87,825 miles
Failed
On Mar 23 2010 with 87,825 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Passed
On Mar 30 2009 with 85,415 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- steering noisey no play
Failed
On Mar 26 2009 with 85,415 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
User Entered:
- steering noisey no play
Failed
On Oct 07 2008 with 85,401 miles
There were 16 defects noted.
Fail:
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking
- rear axle leaking contaminating rear flexi
- n/s mirror loose
Passed
On Aug 08 2007 with 85,292 miles
Failed
On Jul 30 2007 with 85,292 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory:
- Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Passed
On Jul 31 2006 with 80,523 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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