£5,699 • £6,000 - £7,000
1951 MG TD Sports
United Kingdom • 10 Dec 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1951 MG TD roadster, first registered in the UK in 1989, features a rebuilt engine, recent paintwork, and conversion to unleaded fuel. It includes documentation like MOT certificates and restoration paperwork.
Condition
6
The car description indicates recent paintwork and restoration with an engine rebuild in 1975, suggesting cosmetic improvements. However, the presence of old MOT certificates and the age of the restoration imply some wear and tear. The car has been regularly used, further supporting a 'Good' condition rating.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
763172518
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
USU826
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Description Morris Garages 2-door roadster; film featured; running on unleaded fuel; recent paintwork The 1951 MG TD is a beloved British 2-door roadster produced by Morris Garages that helped define post-war sports car culture—especially in the United States.
It inspired a wave of imports and helped establish MG’s reputation across the Atlantic.
Light and nimble, thanks to its independent front suspension and rack-and-pinion steering—cutting-edge for its time, with drivers loving the tactile feedback and the “connected” feel of the road.
The XPAG engine delivered a satisfying growl, adding to its sporty charm, featuring the 1,250 cc XPAG inline-4 engine producing around 54 bhp and 64 ft-lbs of torque driving a 4-speed manual gearbox.
This example we see here was first UK registered in 1989 but declared as used overseas previously, declared manufactured in 1951.
The current V5C shows two former keepers.
The paperwork includes 12 old MOT certificates, workshop manual and a previou...
Points of note
£2,195
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£13,674
Median Price (Since 2020)
£104,590
Highest Price (Since 2020)
World Record
If this vehicle sells at the mid-point of its estimate it will set a new world record for the [enter model]
Bottom 10%
The sale price places it in the bottom 10% of sold prices we've ever seen for the MG Midget TD
Lowest Price
If this vehicle sells at the mid-point of its estimate it will be the lowest price we've seen for the [enter model]
Average Price
The mid-point of the vehicle's estimate places it near the average price we see for the [enter model]
Rare Sale
This vehicle comes to market rarely. In auction records we've only seen [enter number] sold before
Icon
This vehicle comes is an icon of the game. Any collection would benefit from having one
Previous Sales
Gallery
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on May 31 2013
Latest MOT Mileage
19,831 miles
Registration Date
1951-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On May 28 2012 with 19,831 miles
Passed
On May 26 2011 with 17,468 miles
Passed
On Jun 01 2010 with 15,536 miles
Failed
On May 17 2010 with 15,536 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Passed
On May 19 2009 with 13,142 miles
Passed
On May 06 2008 with 11,145 miles
Passed
On May 01 2007 with 9,819 miles
Failed
On Apr 12 2007 with 9,819 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
- Offside Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
MOT Mileage Trend
