Extensively restored over current 16-year ownership
Exterior restoration was completed in 2015
A substantial folder of the works carried out
THE APPEAL
Extensively restored over a 16-year period by its current owner, this MG Midget 1500 has been treated to a comprehensive overhaul of everything from body, interior and mechanics. This ‘square arch’ Midget has benefited extensively from tasteful aesthetic upgrades including the removal of the rubber bumpers plus a respray in 2015 to the attractive red paint seen today. A charming example of MG’s lightweight sports car, modified slightly to look like the favoured Mk III, this Midget 1500 is an affordable option for the enthusiast looking to enjoy the magic that comes with a British roadster. Fitted with an attractive interior and accompanied by a substantial folder of its past works, there’s very little required to make this Midget an exceptional classic.
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
V5c present
UK registered 6th February 1980
12 former keepers
Current keeper since 2007
Completely overhaul during its current ownership
Including suspension, engine and gearbox
Body stripped and factory rubber bumpers removed
Resprayed with colour change
Interior retrimmed
Large folder of supporting invoices and receipts for works carried out
Prior MOT certificates
Restoration photographs
Multiple MGOC invoices
Invoices for specialist engineering works totalling thousands of pounds
Battery invoice dated January 2023
THE INTERIOR
Presented well, with minor patina
Excellently styled
Petite but comfortable
Black vinyl sports seats in great condition with very little sign of use
Headrests displaying small marks
Matching black vinyl door cards in good condition with small marks present
Black carpets in good condition throughout
Now tears or damage reported
Recovered seats using parts from MGOC
All instruments and gauges are reported to be in fully functioning condition
Charming patina displayed around some instruments gauges
Wooden gear knob
Black three-spoke steering wheel
THE EXTERIOR
Attractive, compact roadster
Minor blemishes are present around the vehicle
Historic body restoration around 2015
The body was stripped and resprayed to red
Rubber bumpers were removed and fixings points covered with mesh
Front & rear suspension overhauled and lowered to compensate for bumper removal
Blemishes to front lower area
Scratches present on driver's door
Scratches to bonnet
Paint bubbling near the front wing
Small scuffs to front passenger arch
Bubbling present on drivers arch
Underside protected with waxoyl
Black soft top roof in good condition with small tear to right pvc window
Tonneau cover included and in good condition
Alloys presented in good condition
THE MECHANICS
1,493cc Standard SC Engine
Twin SU Carburettors
Extensive recommissioning over a 16-year ownership
Work over the years included
Front & rear suspension & overhauled with new nylon bushes
Oil seals and brake shoes renewed
Brake pads replaced
Engine and gearbox removed during body restoration
Engine and gearbox dismantled, inspected and rebuilt
Any worn parts replaced during the rebuild
Replacement clutch fitted
New battery fitted January 2023
Reported to run well once warm
Performs well in modern traffic conditions
MOT until December 2023
No advisories listed on 2022, 2021, 2020 or 2019 MOT tests
SUMMARY
A provider of thrill and fun at an affordable price, the MG Midget has always brought large levels of enjoyment despite its miniature stature. This 1500 is the result of 16 years of enjoyment, enthusiasm and expenditure, benefiting from a large historic but comprehensive overhaul to the engine, gearbox and body.
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