£3,920
1951 MG YA
Brightwells • UK • 6 Dec 2023
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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£3,920
1951 MG YA
UK • 6 Dec 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1951 Morris YA has been owned by several people. It underwent a body-off restoration in the 1980s and has had some mechanical work done. The car runs, but it is not in perfect condition, with an amateur paint job and worn seats.
Condition
5
The car has undergone a body-off restoration in the 1980s and has had some mechanical work done recently, such as a new clutch in 2019 and an unleaded head in 2006. However, the paint job is not professional, and the seats are past their best. The car is running and driving but needs a tune and service.
/ 10
4,253 miles (via 2007 MOT)
OPP672
United Kingdom
Y7185
1951
Auction
£3,920
1951 MG YA
Brightwells • UK • 6 Dec 2023
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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Description
Description From a deceased estate; body-off restoration in 1980; unleaded head; recent clutch; running and driving; use and improve This Gerald Palmer-designed YA was first registered in November 1951 to a gent from Marlow, Bucks.
No fewer than three buff logbooks chart its owners through the years, the car moving to Hornchurch, Essex and then to Cardiff in the early 1970s.
It has remained local to there ever since.
It was given a body-off restoration in the early 1980s, with photos on file showing it was painted in green when finished.
It was fitted with an unleaded head in 2006, had its wiring attended to around then too and a new clutch as recently as 2019.
We don't know when it was resprayed in the current two-tone silver grey, a presentable job but not to a professional standard and the reconnolised seats are past their best.
It comes indirectly from a deceased estate and although it hasn't seen much use for a while judging by the old petrol, is a ready starter and has been...
Price Analysis vs Other YAs
£1,351
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,200
Median Price (Since 2020)
£22,121
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 14th Sept 2008
Latest MOT mileage:
4,253 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 14th Sept 2007, 4,253 miles
Failed
On 7th Sept 2007, 4,228 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Failed
On 15th Sept 2006, 4,183 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
User Entered:
- slight wear n/s of steering rack
Passed
On 15th Sept 2006, 4,183 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Entered:
- slight wear n/s of steering rack
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