£4,612
1969 MG Midget 1275
United Kingdom • 29 Apr 2026 • Lot 2
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1969 MG Midget has been upgraded with a five-speed Ford gearbox and front disc brakes, and had an engine overhaul in 2004. It has been enjoyed by long-term owners, with a history file dating back to the mid-1990s.
Condition
6
The car "looks outwardly like an ordinary, well-kept 1960s sports car" suggesting moderate wear. The listing mentions repairs to the underside of the bodywork in 2017, and the need for ongoing enjoyment suggests some level of reconditioning may be required to maintain its condition.
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Manual
Transmission:
GAN470000G
Chassis No:
Odometer:
87,000 miles
HYJ 700G
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
The MG Midget of 1961 was essentially a MKII Austin-Healey Sprite in a slightly different suit of clothes.
The newcomer started life powered by a 948cc BMC A-Series engine.
The doors were without external handles or locks and the side windows comprised sliding perspex screens.
Braking was by drums all-round.
Matters had greatly improved by the time the MKIII version appeared in 1966, not least in the engine compartment where the motor's capacity had been increased through 1,098cc to 1,275cc.
Semi-elliptic rear springs had replaced the original quarter-elliptic ones inherited from the Frogeye Sprite, and the front drum brakes had been replaced with discs.
Wind-up windows had been fitted, together with a superior hood.
This Midget looks outwardly like an ordinary, well-kept 1960s sports car, but its pretty exterior belies many upgrades.
The MG was in single ownership from 1996 to 2019, and restoration work started immediately.
Between 2003 and 2005, the engine, suspension and br...
Points of note
£460
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,200
Median Price (Since 2020)
£18,010
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Nov 29 2020
Latest MOT Mileage
12,506 miles
Registration Date
1969-04-02
MOT History
Passed
On May 30 2019 with 12,506 miles
Passed
On Feb 06 2017 with 10,138 miles
Passed
On Feb 25 2016 with 8,074 miles
Passed
On Apr 02 2015 with 6,501 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Entered:
- slight bind to both rear brakes
Failed
On Apr 02 2015 with 6,501 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.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)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Entered:
- slight bind to both rear brakes
Passed
On Mar 18 2014 with 4,428 miles
Failed
On Mar 17 2014 with 4,428 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passed
On Mar 22 2013 with 3,096 miles
Passed
On Mar 19 2012 with 2,222 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
User Entered:
- slight noise n/s front bearing
Passed
On Mar 10 2011 with 431 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Apr 16 2010 with 99,935 miles
Passed
On Apr 29 2009 with 99,700 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Passed
On Apr 08 2008 with 99,521 miles
Passed
On Mar 29 2007 with 98,160 miles
Passed
On Apr 22 2006 with 62,321 miles
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