£10,000 (Est: £7,000 - £8,000)
1972 MG MIDGET
Mathewsons • UK • 30 Jul 2026
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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£10,000 (Est: £7,000 - £8,000)
1972 MG MIDGET
UK • 30 Jul 2026 • Lot 492
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1972 MG Midget boasts a recent full bare metal restoration and engine rebuild, making it a mechanically sound and visually appealing classic. Its documented history and desirable round wheel arch configuration, presented in original Harvest Gold, add significant value.
Condition
8
The car underwent a full bare metal respray and restoration in 2021. The engine and gearbox have been rebuilt, and the brakes were recently overhauled. While the interior retains its original components with minor aging expected, the chrome bumpers show light pitting. Overall, it presents as an excellent, well-maintained classic with some minor cosmetic signs of age.
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59,798 miles (via 2014 MOT)
CAJ 770L
1972
Auction
Manual
LHD
United Kingdom
£10,000 (Est: £7,000 - £8,000)
1972 MG MIDGET
Mathewsons • UK • 30 Jul 2026
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
Mileage: Please refer to the video for the mileage showing Make: MG Model: MIDGET Registration: CAJ 770L
Engine Size (cc): 1275 Year of Manufacture: 1972 Date First Registered: 01/01/1973 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 30th Jun 2015
Latest MOT mileage:
59,798 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 20th Jun 2014, 59,798 miles
Failed
On 18th Jun 2014, 59,798 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Passed
On 24th Jun 2013, 59,646 miles
Passed
On 21st Jun 2012, 59,630 miles
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Mathewsons
Pickering Road, Thornton-le-Dale, Pickering, Yorkshire, YO18 7LH
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