£2,700
1977 MG Midget 1500 ****** Well-maintained example with refurbished gearbox, new clutch and recently fitted hood
Hampson Auctions • UK • 19 Jul 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
Track live values and receive listing alerts
Track live values and receive listing alerts
£2,700
1977 MG Midget 1500 ****** Well-maintained example with refurbished gearbox, new clutch and recently fitted hood
UK • 19 Jul 2026 • Lot 14
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1977 MG Midget 1500, offered with no reserve, presents as an honest and usable classic. Key highlights include a refurbished gearbox with a new clutch and revised gearing, along with a recently fitted hood, enhancing its appeal for open-top motoring.
Condition
7
The car is described as a well-maintained example with several recent upgrades including a refurbished gearbox, new clutch, and a recently fitted hood. The interior retains its simple charm and the engine bay presents well, suggesting good overall care. While there are no explicit mentions of dents, scratches, or curb marks, the description implies a usable classic rather than a pristine one, warranting a 'Very Good' rating.
/ 10
85,202 miles
GAN6-191138G
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
ACA 230S
1977
Auction
£2,700
1977 MG Midget 1500 ****** Well-maintained example with refurbished gearbox, new clutch and recently fitted hood
Hampson Auctions • UK • 19 Jul 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
Track live values and receive listing alerts
Description
MOT – Exempt Introduced in 1974, the MG Midget 1500 marked the final evolution of the long-running British sports car, combining classic open-top motoring with the dependable 1,493cc Triumph-derived engine.
Lightweight, engaging and simple to maintain, the Midget remains one of the most accessible and enjoyable classic roadsters on the market today.
Finished in traditional British Racing Green with a black interior, this 1977 example presents as an honest and usable classic that is ready to be enjoyed.
The car benefits from a refurbished gearbox fitted with a new clutch, together with revised gearing which, the vendor informs us, provides improved acceleration and a more enjoyable driving experience.
A recently fitted replacement hood further enhances the car's usability, allowing it to be enjoyed in all weather conditions.
The interior retains the simple charm that has made the Midget such an enduring classic, while the engine bay presents well and reflects a car that has clearly...
Price Analysis vs Other Midget 1500s
£260
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£3,962
Median Price (Since 2020)
£24,177
Highest Price (Since 2020)
World Record
If this vehicle sells at the mid-point of its estimate it will set a new world record for the [enter model]
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
Compared to previous sales, the sale price placed this vehicle in the lowest 30% of past sales for the Midget 1500.
Lowest Price
If this vehicle sells at the mid-point of its estimate it will be the lowest price we've seen for the [enter model]
Average Price
The mid-point of the vehicle's estimate places it near the average price we see for the [enter model]
Rare Sale
This vehicle comes to market rarely. In auction records we've only seen [enter number] sold before
Icon
This vehicle is an icon of the game. Any collection would benefit from having one
Previous Midget 1500 Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 8th Oct 2019
Latest MOT mileage:
83,347 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 9th Oct 2018, 83,347 miles
Passed
On 26th Sept 2017, 82,832 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Front movement in steering rack
- Offside Front movement in steering rack
Failed
On 5th Sept 2017, 82,825 miles
There were 9 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- (Dangerous) Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush king pin (2.4.G.2)
- (Dangerous) Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush king pin (2.4.G.2)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Front movement in steering rack
- Offside Front movement in steering rack
- Offside Front Body has slight corrosion hole in chassis leg (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit weak
- Offside Front Fluid suspension unit weak
Passed
On 5th Sept 2016, 82,342 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
MOT Mileage Trend
Gallery
People Also Viewed - For Sale
People Also Viewed - Historic
Auction House Headquarters
Hampson Auctions
Wincham Avenue, Wincham, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 6GB, England
Located in Northwich, Cheshire, Hampson Auctions is a physical auction house dealing in classic, sports, and modern classic vehicles. They hold live auctions and provide vehicle consignment services.
Insurance
