1979 MG Midget 1500

Highlights

Family-owned since new
Renovated in two stages, 2011 and from 2021 onwards
Comes with both hard and soft tops
New tyres and various new mechanical parts

The Appeal

Beyond all else, the MG Midget means fun. These lightweight, perky cars are the ultimate go-kart on the road and benefit from their sheer simplicity. For many enthusiasts, a Midget was their first exposure to the Great British roadster - and it often left quite the impact.

Family owned from new, this 1979 example has been subject to a two-stage restoration - the first in 2011, and the second from 2021 onwards. The engine's been rebuilt, plenty of new parts have been fitted and that vibrant yellow paintwork is just as striking as it always was.

This eminently usable car is bound to charm its new owner as readily as the family that has cherished it for its full forty-five years.

History and Paperwork

Registered in 1979
Family-owned since new
Regularly serviced by the first owner who purchased it from new
Renovated in two stages, in 2011 and from 2021 onwards
MOT exempt
Last MOT was in 2021-22
Only driven 71 miles since the last MOT
Recently serviced

The Condition

Nicely presented car in yellow and black, always kept either in a garage or undercover
The car has both hard and soft tops
Overall the paintwork is in good condition
There are very small chips in a few places
Some blustering and corrosion around the arches and sills
Complete with hard and soft top
The hard top's rear window is looking a little tired
Car is carrying new tyres
Underside notes some surface corrosion, but is generally in fine order
The chassis has been oil waxed
Interior is nicely presented
Seats are free of any rips or tears
The headlining was replaced in 2021
New headlight switch recently installed
The offside window has had a new mechanism and frame fitted
Spare steering wheel included
Luggage rack included for weekends away

The Mechanics

1,491cc Standard SC 4-cylinder engine
Manual transmission with 4 gears
The car engine has been rebuilt and parts replaced where needed
This has included:
- New battery
- New fuel lines
- New ignition coil
- New spark plugs
- New distributor cap
- New points and condenser
- New front shock absorbers
- New handbrake cable
- New rocker cover gasket
- New track rod dust cover
- New fan belt
- New front discs and pads
- New rear wheel cylinder
- New tank hose and fuel tank locking ring
Some light corrosion to the engine bay
We've not been informed of any mechanical issues
The vendor notes that it's a good runner, nippy and easy to park

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