£2,870
1975 MG Midget 1500 - Early rubber bumper model requiring some recommissioning
United Kingdom • 14 Feb 2026 • Lot 277
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1975 MG Midget 1500, an early rubber bumper model, is finished in British Racing Green with black trim. It has a good history with some restoration, but it requires recommissioning as it's currently not starting.
Condition
5
The car has a crazed and flat paintwork in places, and it does not start at the moment. Although the bodywork appears to be solid overall with only very minor signs of corrosion, it requires recommissioning.
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Manual
Transmission:
GAN6163982G
Chassis No:
Odometer:
77,000 miles
KVL379P
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
We are very pleased to bring to market this cheeky MG Midget finished in probably the best colour, British Racing Green with black trim and a black hood.
The HPi reports a colour change in 1997 from beige to the green it is today.
The bodywork is complemented by the correct rostyle wheels and appears to be solid overall with only very minor signs of corrosion.
The paintwork is a little crazed and flat in places.
The interior is tidy with everything being where it should be, and the hood would appear to be in good condition with a clear rear screen.
Being an early rubber bumper model, this Midget sports an earlier ‘chrome bumper’ dash and instruments and red grille badge.
A tonneau cover is also included.
The paperwork is very impressive, with bills and invoices back to the late 80s, previous MOT certificates, original Passport to Service and Driver’s Handbook, and a current V5C showing it is correctly registered as Historic.
The paper trail also indicates that the MG has been r...
Points of note
£260
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£4,104
Median Price (Since 2020)
£24,177
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Nov 07 2023
Latest MOT Mileage
76,934 miles
Registration Date
1975-08-01
MOT History
Passed
On Nov 08 2022 with 76,934 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Passed
On Oct 22 2021 with 76,791 miles
Passed
On Nov 06 2020 with 76,664 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Passed
On Jun 12 2019 with 76,380 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- slight noise o/s ns/ front wheel bearings
- o/s rear spring hanger bush deteriorating
- exhaust slight loose rear on clamp
Passed
On Jun 04 2018 with 76,127 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jul 03 2017 with 75,960 miles
Passed
On Jun 16 2016 with 75,760 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- slight movement in o/s track rod end
Passed
On Jun 11 2015 with 75,489 miles
Passed
On Jun 20 2014 with 74,635 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- slight oil leak
- slight play in roll bar bushes
Passed
On Jun 06 2013 with 73,778 miles
Passed
On Jun 15 2012 with 73,015 miles
Passed
On Jul 04 2011 with 71,885 miles
Passed
On Jul 22 2010 with 71,183 miles
Passed
On Jul 03 2009 with 69,597 miles
Passed
On Jul 15 2008 with 68,592 miles
Passed
On Jul 25 2007 with 67,822 miles
Passed
On Jul 11 2006 with 67,273 miles
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