Member Since: 13 Feb 2015
Location: Aberdeenshire
Posts: 81
[For Sale] 1975 MG Midget Convertible 1500cc
Registered in June 1975.
Mileage is at 91,857.
Passed it's MOT with no advisories on 6th June 2016.
The engine was overhauled by previous owner oil pressure is 60psi running.
Gearbox and clutch are fine.
New brake pads, discs, shoes, drums, wheel cylinders and callipers.
New petrol pump.
Floor pans renewed.
5 good tyres.
Body has been repaired (some filler used) and is looking good.
Stored inside under a cover.
The MG was a present for my dad for his 80th birthday 2 years ago and he has only done 80 miles since hence why we are selling it so someone else can make better use of it.
Looking for £1800 OVNO.
Would need to be collected from near Banchory, Aberdeenshire.
The difference between genius and stupidity is; genius has its limits...
Current: 2008 Disco 3 Commercial XS Auto; 2005 F/L 1 SE TD4 Auto; 1949 Series 1 80" 1.6 Petrol Manual
Previous: 2003 Disco 2 TD5 XS Auto; 1991 Def. 90 300TDi SW Auto (FFRR box); 2001 F/L 1 TD4 Auto; 2003 Def. 90 TD5 SW Manual; 1996 Disco 1 300TDi Manual; 1997 Def. 90 300TDi SW Manual; 1990 Disco 1 200TDi Manual; 1989 RR Vogue 3.9 V8 Auto; 1979 Series 3 County 2.25 Manual
15th Jul 2016 9:42 pm
Mogwyth
Member Since: 03 Oct 2014
Location: Pwllheli
Posts: 3976
I am glad you are that far away I wont be tempted.==================================
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15th Jul 2016 9:50 pm
dubbs
Member Since: 18 Apr 2012
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 3626
I don't remember the front end of midgets looking like that..... <off>MY15 DIY Black Pack (Better than factory and half the price!)
Prospeed rock/tree sliders w/steps
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15th Jul 2016 10:03 pm
dubbs
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Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 3626
That was supposed to say off to use my favourite search engine but seems there's censorship somewhere on the g word MY15 DIY Black Pack (Better than factory and half the price!)
Prospeed rock/tree sliders w/steps
HSE Winter wheels
TransK9 B24
Travall Cargo Guard
Hatchbag
15th Jul 2016 10:07 pm
MGCarr
Member Since: 15 Jul 2014
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 703
It looks like it was originally a 1500cc Triumph engined rubber bumper car that has been converted to chrome bumpers but it looks a nice tidy car for that price.
1997 Defender 90 for the kids and I to have a go at some competitive off road RTV and Tyro trials, daughter picked up her first trophy over the August Bank Holiday.
Previous Land Rover history
1996 P38 4.6 V8 Autobiography
1996 Discovery TDi 300
1972 Range Rover 3.5 V8
LWB Hard Top Series 3
LWB Truck Cab Series 2A
Not been without a Land Rover for over 40 years - I must need therapy!
You're probably thinking of the US bumper version (MkIV) that became standard around 1974/1975. Earlier versions had this front end.
15th Jul 2016 11:59 pm
MGCarr
Member Since: 15 Jul 2014
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 703
I was actually looking at the air filter cover and the rocker box cover, they look very much like Triumph 1500 items which is the engine fitted to the rubber bumper MkIV Midget.
I am not trying to detract from the car's attraction but trying to explain why the front grille may not look exactly as expected, in my experience a nicely sorted Midget comes very close to being as much fun as you can have with your clothes on and at speeds that won't get you banned from driving.
1997 Defender 90 for the kids and I to have a go at some competitive off road RTV and Tyro trials, daughter picked up her first trophy over the August Bank Holiday.
Previous Land Rover history
1996 P38 4.6 V8 Autobiography
1996 Discovery TDi 300
1972 Range Rover 3.5 V8
LWB Hard Top Series 3
LWB Truck Cab Series 2A
Not been without a Land Rover for over 40 years - I must need therapy!
17th Jul 2016 1:32 am
thumper1978
Member Since: 13 Feb 2015
Location: Aberdeenshire
Posts: 81
MGCarr - That's interesting, I know nothing about MGs (the blood in my veins is LR Bronze Green through and through ) all I know is that it sounds great and is fantastic fun to drive (within the speed limits of course ) on the country roads around us
Mogwyth - Transport may not be too bad. Moved my D3 from Southampton to near Aberdeen for less than £400 last February... 8) - Just sayin' that's all The difference between genius and stupidity is; genius has its limits...
Current: 2008 Disco 3 Commercial XS Auto; 2005 F/L 1 SE TD4 Auto; 1949 Series 1 80" 1.6 Petrol Manual
Previous: 2003 Disco 2 TD5 XS Auto; 1991 Def. 90 300TDi SW Auto (FFRR box); 2001 F/L 1 TD4 Auto; 2003 Def. 90 TD5 SW Manual; 1996 Disco 1 300TDi Manual; 1997 Def. 90 300TDi SW Manual; 1990 Disco 1 200TDi Manual; 1989 RR Vogue 3.9 V8 Auto; 1979 Series 3 County 2.25 Manual
Fly to Aberdeen & drive back.... sounds like a fun trip.
I'd go for it like a shot, but I already have 2 MGs - still tempted though.
NJSSAm I Gammon or Woke ? - I neither know nor care.
2016 Discovery 4 Landmark
2011 Mercedes Benz SL350 (R230)
1973 MG B GT V8 - 3.9L John Eales engine, 5 speed R380 gearbox, since 1975.
1959 MGA roadster - 1.9L Peter Burgess Engine - 5 speed gearbox
Past LRs - Multiple FFRs, Discos & a Series I - some petrol, some diesel,
none Electric or H2 fuel cell - yet.
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17th Jul 2016 8:54 am
thumper1978
Member Since: 13 Feb 2015
Location: Aberdeenshire
Posts: 81
Go on you know you want to The difference between genius and stupidity is; genius has its limits...
Current: 2008 Disco 3 Commercial XS Auto; 2005 F/L 1 SE TD4 Auto; 1949 Series 1 80" 1.6 Petrol Manual
Previous: 2003 Disco 2 TD5 XS Auto; 1991 Def. 90 300TDi SW Auto (FFRR box); 2001 F/L 1 TD4 Auto; 2003 Def. 90 TD5 SW Manual; 1996 Disco 1 300TDi Manual; 1997 Def. 90 300TDi SW Manual; 1990 Disco 1 200TDi Manual; 1989 RR Vogue 3.9 V8 Auto; 1979 Series 3 County 2.25 Manual
Nice Midget - but I really have no space for a 3rd MG !
NJSSAm I Gammon or Woke ? - I neither know nor care.
2016 Discovery 4 Landmark
2011 Mercedes Benz SL350 (R230)
1973 MG B GT V8 - 3.9L John Eales engine, 5 speed R380 gearbox, since 1975.
1959 MGA roadster - 1.9L Peter Burgess Engine - 5 speed gearbox
Past LRs - Multiple FFRs, Discos & a Series I - some petrol, some diesel,
none Electric or H2 fuel cell - yet.
There are 10 types of people in this world: Those who understand binary, and those who don’t.
26th Jul 2016 7:39 am
dlks151
Member Since: 06 Feb 2010
Location: Auchinloch
Posts: 254
Interior
Mazda MX5 Mk1 seats by the looks of them.
I recovered these in leather and fitted them to my TR6, great seats!!There are 10 types of people in this world ~ those that understand binary and those that don't.
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Land Rover Discovery 4 TDV6 HSE
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Land Rover Defender 90
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26th Jul 2016 10:24 pm
donnylad
Member Since: 31 Mar 2016
Location: Doncaster
Posts: 32
im in the market for a new car, would this be any good for a daily commuter? around 7.5 miles to work and the same home, really dont know what to get and this could be something different!!
1st Aug 2016 11:42 am
hilly10
Member Since: 29 Sep 2016
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 325
I used to love mine sold it about 10 years ago
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) all I know is that it sounds great and is fantastic fun to drive (within the speed limits of course 
) on the country roads around us 
