£5,200 (Est: £3,000 - £4,000)
1976 MG MIDGET 1500
Mathewsons • UK • 30 Oct 2026
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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£5,200 (Est: £3,000 - £4,000)
1976 MG MIDGET 1500
UK • 30 Oct 2026 • Lot 860
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1976 MG Midget 1500, finished in a desirable spec and featuring 5 new tires, sold for £5,200, exceeding its estimated price range. The vehicle comes with a current V5 and a history of MOTs and invoices, indicating it has been maintained.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in 'very good condition' with 5 new tires. While specific details on dents, scratches, or mechanical issues are not provided, 'very good' generally aligns with a rating of 7.
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77,118 miles (via 2015 MOT)
PUR 913R
1976
Auction
Manual
LHD
United Kingdom
£5,200 (Est: £3,000 - £4,000)
1976 MG MIDGET 1500
Mathewsons • UK • 30 Oct 2026
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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Description
Mileage: Please refer to the video for the mileage showing Make: MG Model: MIDGET 1500 Registration: PUR 913R
Engine Size (cc): 1491 Year of Manufacture: 1976 Date First Registered: 08/09/1976 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING You can view from: Wednesday 21 October 2026 - Tuesday 27 October 2026
Price Analysis vs Other Midget 1500s
£260
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£3,962
Median Price (Since 2020)
£24,177
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Midget 1500 Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 12th Aug 2016
Latest MOT mileage:
77,118 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 13th Aug 2015, 77,118 miles
Passed
On 31st Oct 2012, 77,098 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
User Entered:
- Offside rear tyre starting to crack
- Coolant leak
Failed
On 30th Oct 2012, 77,098 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Fail:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
User Entered:
- Offside rear tyre starting to crack
- Coolant leak
Passed
On 10th Aug 2010, 76,907 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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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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