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£7,280
1952 MG YB
UK • 14 Sept 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1952 MG YB boasts a rich history, meticulously documented since its original sale to Lt Col HW Styles. Featuring a factory rebuild in 1961 and continuous maintenance, including unleaded valve inserts and rechromed bumpers, it presents a blend of originality and care, though it was put away for a few years, to be bought out and recommissioned in July this year.
Condition
6
The car has been well-maintained and used extensively, with a comprehensive maintenance history. While it has received some remedial bodywork and rechroming, it also shows gentle patination and evidence of use over the years. The car has been recommissioned recently, suggesting it required some work to bring it back to running condition after a period of storage.
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122,000 miles
UML237
1952
Auction
YB0858
RHD
United Kingdom
Description
1952 MG YB Loads of history; very smart; on offer from a deceased estate UML 237 was completed on 5th November 1952 and first registered 27th November by University Motors on behalf of Lt Col HW Styles.
It was his second YB and he transfered the registration number from the first, being friendly with George Bradstock, the MD of University Motors Ltd (UML).
The original bill of sale is on file, the total coming to a shade over £999.
It was returned to the factory in 1961 for a rebuild, which included a new engine and gearbox, the estimate and bill (£497!!) included on file.
The original bill shows the car was completely stripped, the body removed and the chassis overhauled front to back.
Many parts were rechromed and large parts of the trim and wiring replaced.
A letter on file from Lt Col Styles' daughter confirms he passed away in 1965, after which the car was given to the family gardener/chauffeur.
He had no use for it and sold it to a friend of his who kept the car for many y...
Price Analysis vs Other YBs
£1,265
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,666
Median Price (Since 2020)
£12,901
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 11th May 2013
Latest MOT mileage:
14,201 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 8th May 2012, 14,201 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
- Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
User Entered:
- advise exhaust slightley corroded
Passed
On 20th Apr 2011, 10,874 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
- Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Passed
On 16th Apr 2010, 7,278 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
User Entered:
- additional front shock absorbers have been removed
- nearside front tyre is slightly out of shape
- offside rear brake back plate has a bit of oil on it
Passed
On 12th May 2009, 2,020 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
User Entered:
- slight play in nearside and offside lower trunion joints
- nearside front brakes are slightly binding
- offside rear hub seal is leaking
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