1979 MG Midget 1500

Highlights

• Low mileage
• MOT exempt, but owner has added a voluntary MOT to March 2027
• Original parts
• Recent carburettor work

The Appeal

As at home on the road as it is on the racetrack, the MG Midget 1500 is the perfect classic car. Simple, yet charming, and surprisingly practical for its size, with precise handling giving it an almost go-kart feel.

Relatively inexpensive to maintain, mechanically straightforward, and with a strong parts backup available from dedicated clubs and suppliers, it is the ideal first classic car.

The current owner of this 1979 example, in striking vermillion, describes it as "a delight to drive", going on to say "the cabin is just a lovely place to be on a warm sunny day". "The vendor has also advised that 'the vehicle benefits from a replacement gearbox after an issue developed with 1st gear in the original box. The gearbox works perfectly but does not have any history'.

You are unlikely to find another example in such good overall condition, structurally or mechanically, that has not been entirely rebuilt.

History and Paperwork

• 1979 manufacturer, but first registered in 1986
• DVLA systems correctly acknowledge earlier manufacture date: MOT/road tax exempt
• Last V5C (logbook) issued 2nd May 2025
• 16,021 miles indicated
• 8 previous registered keepers

The Condition

• Vermillion paintwork, believed to be original, in excellent condition
• Tiny paint chip on left-hand side of the bonnet
• Engine bay and boot in good condition
• No damage to hood
• Interior also believed to be original
• Original Rostyle wheels

The Mechanics

• MkIV: 1.5L (1493 cc) Standard SC I4 petrol engine
• Replaced 4-speed BMC gearbox
• Owner informs us the car starts on the button, with minimal choke
• Full-size spare Rostyle wheel
• Needle valves in the float chambers of the carburettor have been replaced following an issue with carburettor flooding

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