£6,500 (Est: £5,000 - £6,000)
1972 MG MIDGET
Mathewsons • UK • 30 Jul 2026
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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£6,500 (Est: £5,000 - £6,000)
1972 MG MIDGET
UK • 30 Jul 2026 • Lot 348
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1972 MG Midget, powered by a 1275cc engine and featuring round wheel arches and wire wheels, was sold for £6,500. It was rebuilt with a new body shell in the 1990s as a show car, indicating a high standard of presentation.
Extensive paperwork is included, such as an owner's handbook, previous V5s, old tax discs, MOT certificates, and invoices, adding to its appeal and value.
Condition
8
The car was rebuilt with a new body shell in the 1990s specifically as a show car, and the vendor states it's 'definitely one of the better cars out there.' This suggests excellent condition with minimal cosmetic imperfections, possibly requiring very minor reconditioning.
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32,850 miles (via 2017 MOT)
OCN 459L
1972
Auction
Manual
LHD
United Kingdom
£6,500 (Est: £5,000 - £6,000)
1972 MG MIDGET
Mathewsons • UK • 30 Jul 2026
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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Description
Make: MG Model: MIDGET Registration: OCN 459L
Engine Size (cc): 1275 Year of Manufacture: 1972 Date First Registered: 24/11/1972 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING You can view from: Wednesday 22 July 2026 - Tuesday 28 July 2026
Price Analysis vs Other Midget Mk IIIs
£460
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,124
Median Price (Since 2020)
£18,010
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Midget Mk III Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 12th Jul 2018
Latest MOT mileage:
32,850 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 12th Jul 2017, 32,850 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- advise slight play on king pins
Passed
On 13th Jul 2016, 32,678 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- advise slight play in king pins
Passed
On 10th Jun 2015, 32,544 miles
Passed
On 12th Jun 2014, 32,009 miles
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Auction House Headquarters
Mathewsons
Pickering Road, Thornton-le-Dale, Pickering, Yorkshire, YO18 7LH
Operating from Pickering, North Yorkshire, Mathewsons is a physical auction house dealing in classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They hold regular live auctions and provide vehicle consignment services.
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