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Asking Price: £5,995

1978 MG MIDGET 1500 1.5 1500 2DR Manual

Paul Whittle Car Sales • UK

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Asking Price: £5,995

1978 MG MIDGET 1500 1.5 1500 2DR Manual

UK

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1978 MG Midget 1500 has 58000 miles and 9 previous owners, averaging 1184 miles per year. Being sold as a Brown Convertible in Wigan for £5,995, it likely needs some reconditioning given its age and usage.

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Condition 

6

Moderate wear, reconditioning required.

/ 10

58,000 miles

XOV165T

1978

Classified

Manual

RHD

United Kingdom

Asking Price: £5,995

1978 MG MIDGET 1500 1.5 1500 2DR Manual

Paul Whittle Car Sales • UK

Market Position:

Market Average

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Description

This MG Midget 1500 is 49 years old and has had 9 registered keepers.

With 58000 miles recorded, it has done an average of 1184 miles per year.

First registered in 1978.

This Brown Convertible is for sale in the Wigan region.

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 20th Jan 2021

Latest MOT mileage:

58,455 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 16th Jul 2019, 58,455 miles

There were 5 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Oil leak
- Offside Front Tyre has cracks in tread
- Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks in tread
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Passed

On 21st Jul 2018, 58,173 miles


Passed

On 1st Jul 2017, 58,054 miles


Passed

On 18th Jun 2016, 58,016 miles


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Meet the Seller

Paul Whittle Car Sales

Manchester Road Higher Ince, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN2 2JA, England

Located in Wigan, Greater Manchester, Paul Whittle Car Sales is a dealership handling a variety of used motor vehicles. They provide vehicle sales, finance, and part-exchange services.

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