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1954 MG TF Midget 1500

Sold for

£13,500

Ended 4 Aug 2026

Data from Car & Classic, updated on 10 Oct 2026

Year
1954
Mileage
7,939 miles
Gearbox
Manual
Engine
1250cc
Colour
Red
Location
Devon, United Kingdom

Specification

Fuel
Petrol
Steering
Right Hand Drive
Auction house guide
£11,250 – £15,550

Description

Highlights

  • Owned by the same family since new, with original purchase paperwork retained
  • Side-screens included according to the vendor
  • Popular red with tan leather interior in good, original condition
  • Garage-stored throughout
  • Interior professionally retrimmed with correct MG fittings, fixtures, and leather
  • Regularly serviced with receipts available

The Appeal

The final TF Midget introduced more modern, flowing lines and was the last of MG’s traditionally styled models. It makes a great, easy-to-own alternative to certain Malvern-based alternatives.

For MG fans, this car is a series find. We’re told that it has been in the same family from new, logging just three keepers over its 72 years. It looks very original, sporting a popular red over tan colour scheme, and comes with a vast history file including the original bill of sale.

MG switched from 1250cc to 1500cc power in mid 1954. As a March 1954 registered car this one is logged as a Midget 1500 with DVLA but records indicate that it is fitted with the 1,250cc XPAG engine.

We are told that the car has been garage stored and regularly serviced throughout its life. The interior has been professionally retrimmed using correct MG fittings, fixtures, and leather. The vendor states that it drives beautifully. For those seeking a well-documented, family-kept Midget with strong provenance and careful stewardship, this is one well worth considering.

Key Information

  • Mileage: 7,939 miles (indicated - 5 digit display that has believed to have gone around the clock)
  • Country of registration: UK
  • Technical inspection status: exempt
  • Technical specs: 1,250cc XPAG engine, 4spd manual gearbox
  • Paperwork: large history file, original purchase paperwork, service receipts available, V5C, handbooks

The Detail

  • Purchased new by the seller's uncle-in-law
  • Subsequently acquired by her husband
  • Remained in the same family from new
  • Garage stored throughout its life
  • Red paintwork in good condition with some age to note in photos
  • Chrome wire wheels with matching spare present well, showing some age
  • Chrome rear luggage rack fitted
  • Cream roof in fair condition for age
  • Interior professionally retrimmed with correct MG fittings, fixtures, and leather
  • Black carpets and original unrestored sprung three-spoke wheel
  • Regularly serviced with invoices available, we are told
  • Vendor states the car drives beautifully

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Median sold price

£13,000

Sold range

£3,900 – £23,500

Sold lots

51

Price trend

Falling

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