£13,845 • £6,000 - £8,000
1957 MG A Roadster A repatriated MGA with extensive history
United Kingdom • 24 Jan 2026 • Lot 107
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1957 MG A Roadster, repatriated from California in 1989, has been in the current ownership for three decades and boasts a well-documented maintenance history since 1991. Finished in Red with a Brown interior, it features several mechanical upgrades, though the paintwork shows some blemishes.
Condition
6
The vendor describes the MG A’s interior and general appearance as ‘Good’. Cosmetically, the car shows some micro-blistering and marks on the paintwork, including stone chips on the front, suggesting moderate wear on the exterior. Some reconditioning may be required.
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Manual
Transmission:
HDR4331291
Chassis No:
Odometer:
66,000 miles
GSK 221
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Restoration history from the vendor indicates that the car benefitted from a body-off restoration in 1989, along with an extensive mechanical overhaul, and also received new chrome, trim, and carpets at that time.
The MGA has undergone a series of significant mechanical refurbishments and upgrades over the years.
It was first converted to right-hand drive using an original MGA steering rack, ensuring authenticity in the modification.
In 2005, a gearbox conversion was carried out, supported by an invoice for £1,934.63, and the engine was overhauled in February 2013 at a cost of £2,723.74.
Earlier work included the removal and overhaul of the master cylinder, followed by bleeding all hydraulic systems in 2004, with an invoice for £138.44.
That same year, both carburettors were removed, stripped, rebuilt, refitted, and retuned, as documented in a March invoice.
In June 2003, the rear hub was removed, stripped, and rebuilt using a second-hand unit, while in May 2003, work was carried...
Points of note
£1,665
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£18,105
Median Price (Since 2020)
£37,396
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Mar 13 2025
Latest MOT Mileage
65,812 miles
Registration Date
1957-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Mar 14 2024 with 65,812 miles
Failed
On Mar 06 2024 with 65,812 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Major:
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Passed
On May 24 2018 with 63,870 miles
Passed
On May 24 2017 with 63,040 miles
Passed
On May 19 2016 with 62,183 miles
Passed
On Aug 12 2014 with 58,545 miles
Failed
On Aug 07 2014 with 58,545 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Advisory:
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Passed
On Nov 28 2011 with 53,970 miles
Passed
On Nov 30 2010 with 53,720 miles
Passed
On Nov 17 2009 with 53,064 miles
Passed
On Oct 29 2008 with 51,603 miles
Passed
On Oct 29 2007 with 50,333 miles
Passed
On Oct 27 2006 with 48,644 miles
Failed
On Oct 24 2006 with 48,632 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Passed
On Oct 19 2005 with 47,237 miles
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