£15,299
1954 MG TF
United Kingdom • 13 Sept 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This MG TF, first registered in 1954, underwent a concours restoration in 1984 and boasts several upgrades, including an unleaded head, 5-speed gearbox, and stainless steel exhaust. Owned by the current vendor since 2006, it has been meticulously maintained, covering only 4,660 miles in that time and is described as a wonderful example of this classic British sportscar.
Condition
8
The car has been restored to concours standard in 1984 and lightly used since. It has had a recent engine rebuild with unleaded head and a 5-speed gearbox conversion. The current owner has had the car for 17 years and has kept it garaged and Carcooned when not in use. The car looks absolutely wonderful and has been starting promptly and running beautifully.
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Manual
Transmission:
TF4373
Chassis No:
Odometer:
15,660 miles
KVN335
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Restored to concours standard in 1984 and lightly used since; recent engine rebuild with unleaded head; 5-speed gearbox; current owner 17 years; a wonderful example of this classic British sportscar First registered in Yorkshire in April 1954, this lovely MG TF was treated to a concours standard restoration in 1984 by Hartwells Garages Ltd of Oxfordshire to showcase the skills of their apprentices.
It was then sold to a local gentleman who was to keep it for the next 22 years.
In 2001 the engine was fully rebuilt by Brown & Gammons with new pistons, bearings etc, the cylinder head also being rebuilt and converted to run on unleaded fuel, the bill for this lot coming to £2,335.
A stainless steel exhaust system was also fitted in the same year, along with much other work.
In 2006 the car went to MG specialist Peter Edney for a 5-speed gearbox conversion.
While it was there various other jobs were also carried out including an overhaul of the carbs; new water pump; new re...
Points of note
£4,300
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£18,917
Median Price (Since 2020)
£42,649
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jul 30 2025
Latest MOT Mileage
15,717 miles
Registration Date
1954-04-08
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 11 2024 with 15,717 miles
Passed
On Jul 31 2023 with 15,659 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed
On Sep 09 2022 with 15,642 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed
On Dec 09 2021 with 15,641 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory:
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Central Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Passed
On Dec 17 2020 with 15,629 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory:
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed
On Dec 13 2019 with 15,591 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Passed
On Dec 04 2018 with 15,510 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Failed
On Nov 21 2018 with 15,510 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Minor:
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Passed
On Nov 10 2017 with 15,445 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Passed
On Nov 11 2016 with 15,393 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated small cut (2.2.D.2d)
Passed
On Nov 27 2015 with 15,350 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Passed
On Nov 28 2014 with 15,267 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- offside steering rack gaitor deteriorated
Passed
On Nov 29 2013 with 15,158 miles
Passed
On Aug 31 2012 with 15,042 miles
Passed
On Aug 16 2011 with 14,927 miles
Passed
On Aug 05 2010 with 14,845 miles
Passed
On Aug 05 2009 with 14,561 miles
Failed
On Aug 05 2009 with 14,561 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Passed
On Jul 17 2008 with 14,250 miles
Passed
On Jun 25 2007 with 13,879 miles
Passed
On Jul 19 2006 with 10,983 miles
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