£10,688
1950 MG YA Saloon
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 29 Nov 2023
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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£10,688
1950 MG YA Saloon
UK • 29 Nov 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1950 MG YA Saloon, sold for £10,688, has undergone a comprehensive restoration in the 1990s and continued improvement under current ownership since 2014. It features a two-tone Green exterior, Cream interior, and has been a regular participant in classic car shows, winning several awards, and comes with an extensive history file.
Condition
7
The car has been subject to a body-off, chassis-up restoration, and further improvements have been made during the vendor's ownership. It has won awards at car shows and has been regularly used and maintained. The car has had some parts replaced, and comes with a comprehensive history file, including MOTs dating back to 1970.
/ 10
90,464 miles (via 2024 MOT)
Y5501
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
MTU 626
1950
Auction
£10,688
1950 MG YA Saloon
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 29 Nov 2023
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
Introduced in 1947, the Y-Type saloon was an important car for MG.
Boasting an all-new welded box-section chassis (later adapted for use on the marque's TD / TF sportscars) its sophisticated coil-and-wishbone independent front suspension was the work of Sir Alec Issigonis and MG draughtsman Jack Daniels.
Equipped with rack and pinion steering, a four-speed manual gearbox, and hydraulic drum brakes as standard, it was powered by the same 1250cc XPAG four-cylinder engine as the TC Midget sports car.
Said to develop some 46bhp and 58.5lbft of torque, the single SU carburettor fed unit reputedly endowed the model with a 71mph top speed.
Elegantly understated, the four-door saloon's handsome lines were the work of Gerald Palmer.
Benefiting from a well-appointed cabin, the YA remained in production until 1951 (by which time some 6,158 are thought to have been sold).
Chassis ‘Y5501’ was manufactured in 1950, a home market example, being first registered on the 3 rd of August that year.
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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 9th May 2025
Latest MOT mileage:
90,464 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 10th May 2024, 90,464 miles
Passed
On 1st Mar 2016, 88,114 miles
Failed
On 25th Feb 2016, 88,109 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
- Offside Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)
Passed
On 16th Apr 2014, 86,805 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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