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Not Sold (Est: £4,500 - £5,500)
1980 MG MIDGET 1500
United Kingdom • 26 May 2026 • Lot 296
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1980 MG Midget 1500 is being offered with an estimated price of £4,500 - £5,500. Prospective buyers should review the photos to assess the mileage and conduct their own inspection to confirm the model and overall condition, as the vendor-provided information needs verification.
Condition
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
MBA 57V
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Mileage: Please refer to the photos for mileage showing Make: MG Model: MIDGET 1500 Registration: MBA 57V Engine Size (cc): 1491 Year of Manufacture: 1980 Date First Registered: 04/01/1980 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING You can view from: Wednesday 13 May 2026 - Tuesday 19 May 2026.
Points of note
£260
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£4,020
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 Mar 24 2022
Latest MOT Mileage
36,717 miles
Registration Date
1980-01-04
MOT History
Passed
On Mar 25 2021 with 36,717 miles
Passed
On Jun 17 2019 with 36,610 miles
Passed
On Jun 09 2018 with 36,589 miles
Passed
On Jun 17 2017 with 36,499 miles
Passed
On Jun 17 2016 with 36,316 miles
Passed
On May 26 2015 with 35,894 miles
Passed
On Jun 10 2014 with 34,433 miles
Passed
On May 16 2013 with 32,577 miles
Passed
On Jun 12 2012 with 31,418 miles
Passed
On Jun 13 2011 with 31,165 miles
Passed
On Jun 16 2010 with 30,963 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
User Entered:
- engine/transmission oil leaks
Failed
On Jun 11 2010 with 30,963 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
User Entered:
- engine/transmission oil leaks
Passed
On Apr 30 2009 with 27,498 miles
Failed
On Apr 27 2009 with 27,497 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)
- Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Passed
On Apr 21 2008 with 25,194 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
User Entered:
- engine oil leaks
- engine water leaks
- gear box oil leaks
- diff oil leaks
- near side front king pin slight play
- off side front king pin slight play
Passed
On May 16 2007 with 21,814 miles
Failed
On May 14 2007 with 21,812 miles
There was 1 defect noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- (Dangerous) Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Failed
On Apr 19 2007 with 21,810 miles
There were 18 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
- Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
User Entered:
- n/s sill corroded outside prescribed area ,n/s floor pan corroded, o/s&n/s front &rear wheel bearings not checked due to brakes binding
Passed
On Mar 11 2006 with 17,340 miles
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