£11,750
1953 MG TD
United Kingdom • 14 Sept 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1953 MG TD, originally supplied by University Motors, boasts a comprehensive history file and a series of sensible upgrades. With only four owners since 1976, it underwent a body rebuild with a new ash frame and aluminium panels, engine replacement, interior retrim, and significant mechanical improvements for reliability.
Condition
7
The car description indicates that the vehicle is in very good order throughout, starting promptly and running nicely. Recent maintenance includes new plugs, brake shoes, wiper arms, renewed electronic wiring and improved dashboard details. The car has a massive history file extending back to the mid-1970s which shows meticulous upkeep over the years. It had a body rebuild by Naylors with a new ash frame and some new aluminium body panels. The interior was retrimmed with new carpets and new black leather seat covers. A new canvas hood, sidescreens and tonneau cover were also fitted at the same time and the front and rear bumpers were rechromed. The ash frame was confirmed ‘as new’ and the Gold Seal engine, again declaring it ‘as new’ with no wear whatsoever.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
TD23149
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
540UXU
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
1953 MG TD Few owners; massive history file; sensible upgrades Supplied new by University Motors in September 1953, this lovely TD is an original UK car that has only had four owners since 1976.
It comes with a large history file extending back to the mid-1970s to show meticulous upkeep over the years.
It was purchased at Brightwells in 2021 by the most recent owner who has sadly passed away since.
Prior to 1976 it was owned by a Mr Blaby of Leicester who fitted a replacement Gold Seal engine in 1969/1970 when he also had the body rebuilt by Naylors with a new ash frame and some new aluminium body panels.
At this time the car was still on its original registration number, 8279 H (of which more later).
In 1976 when the new engine had still only done 3,000 miles, he sold the car to a Mr Cook of Lancashire who was to keep it for the next 30 years.
Judging by the huge number of invoices on file, he barely used the car, preferring to spend his time spoodling it up rather than actually...
Points of note
£2,195
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£13,625
Median Price (Since 2020)
£104,590
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Apr 03 2018
Latest MOT Mileage
4,626 miles
Registration Date
1953-09-07
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 04 2017 with 4,626 miles
Passed
On Sep 09 2011 with 12 miles
Failed
On Sep 01 2010 with 12 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Passed
On Sep 01 2010 with 12 miles
Passed
On Jul 06 2009 with 12 miles
Passed
On Jul 08 2008 with 12 miles
Passed
On Apr 18 2006 with 754 miles
Failed
On Apr 18 2006 with 754 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
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