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1940 MG VA Tourer
United Kingdom • 14 Feb 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1939 classic car boasts near 60 years of ownership and a rich history, complete with extensive documentation and weather equipment. Recent major refurbishments, including engine work and body repaint, enhance its appeal, making it a well-maintained and enjoyable vehicle.
Condition
7
The car has been well-maintained with multiple refurbishments and documented history. While not perfect, the recent work and attention to detail suggest it's in very good condition.
/ 10
[Transmission]
Transmission:
VA2356
Chassis No:
Odometer:
7,000 miles
MG6803
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Near 60 year ownership; a huge history file; nicely presented with full weather equipment; up together and ready to enjoy - fun for all the family Delivered through University Motors in March 1939, its first owner was Mrs Kemball of Walton on Thames.
Painted blue, it can't have had much use for the following five years, emerging in 1946 by this time painted green.
The engine number had been changed to 2410, so when it was changed we don't know but it was very early on in the piece.
A string of owners are on record from 1949 until 1966 when it came into the hands of the current registered keeper, who sadly passed away last year.
He refurbished the car almost immediately, changing its colour to white with black wings and silver wheels, the car getting another refurb between May 1985 and August 1986, emerging this time in ivory with a black bonnet top, wings and ivory wheels.
Correspondence on file and numerous plaques on the dashboard suggest a busy life, attending MG cl...
Points of note
£8,640
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£15,000
Median Price (Since 2020)
£31,500
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on May 30 2013
Latest MOT Mileage
20,686 miles
Registration Date
1940-07-19
MOT History
Passed
On May 29 2012 with 20,686 miles
Passed
On May 31 2011 with 19,796 miles
Passed
On May 11 2010 with 19,167 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On Apr 20 2009 with 18,321 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passed
On Apr 14 2008 with 17,292 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passed
On Apr 26 2007 with 15,598 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Both king pin assemblies worn near limit.
Passed
On Apr 20 2006 with 12,327 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
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