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MG Midget

1961–1980

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  • Lowest price

    $15,000

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    $26,500

    Since 2020 · n=3

  • Highest price

    $28,250

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    3

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 3 lots

MG Midget

Based on 3 verified auction results

SELLDepreciatingmedium confidence

$26,500

Market value · recent verified sales

-18.3%

12-month change

Wait or Sell

Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.

Median sold price down 18.3% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.

MSRP

—

Collectibility

5/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

$16,735

-37%

5-Year Forecast

$14,544

-45%

Estimates based on 3 verified Australia sales.

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Market scores

34

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Built ≤ 1972

    +$6,622+25%

    11 with · 10 without · high confidence

Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.

Marque analyst note

The MG Midget market in Australia is pricing at a median of $26,500, down 18.3 percent over the past year and signaling a seller's disadvantage. With only three tracked transactions over twelve months, conviction in this trend is moderate, though the directional pattern is clear.

Liquidity remains thin in the Australian market for this model, with no active listings currently recorded and a minimal sales sample. This scarcity of transaction data means buyers face limited choice and sellers encounter difficulty moving inventory, typical of niche British classics in regional markets.

The MG Midget occupies the collectible tier with modest desirability, classified as a stable modern classic. The model's appeal rests on its historical significance and affordability entry point into classic motoring, though it commands less enthusiasm than its Sprite cousin or more celebrated Triumph counterparts.

The outlook deteriorates notably over the medium term. Base projections suggest a decline to $16,735 by year three (down 36.8 percent from current levels) and further compression to $14,544 by year five (down 45.1 percent). These declines reflect soft collector demand, ongoing parts availability concerns, and competition from better-preserved or more desirable alternatives in the classic British roadster category.

Current market sentiment and forward estimates both point toward continued pressure. Holding inventory presents above-average depreciation risk; sellers weighing exit options should prioritize transaction certainty over waiting for cyclical recovery in this thin segment.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value$26,500
  • Annual appr. rate-18.3%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked26
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared26 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)$910
  • Maintenance$1,830
  • Storage$4,870
  • Depreciation$1,620
  • Total annual cost$9,230

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months0
  • Sell-Through0%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price$23,250
  • Avg Mileage at Sale—
  • Recent Price Range$15,000 – $28,250
  • Total Sales Tracked3

Recent sales

  • $15,000

    Collecting Cars · 6 Nov 2024

  • $26,500

    Collecting Cars · 19 Aug 2024

  • $28,250

    Collecting Cars · 21 Sept 2023

Common questions

What is a MG Midget worth in 2026?

The current Australia market median is $26,500, based on 3 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from $15,000 to $28,250.

Is the MG Midget going up in value?

Over the last 12 months its Australia median moved -18.3%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.

How many MG Midgets are for sale right now?

No live auction listings tracked right now — new lots are swept in several times a day, and you can follow the model to be notified.

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.