£7,000 (Est: £8,000 - £10,000)
1952 MG TD
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 29 Apr 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 10% of Past Sales
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£7,000 (Est: £8,000 - £10,000)
1952 MG TD
UK • 29 Apr 2026 • Lot 146
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1952 MG TD, with matching chassis and engine numbers, has a history of long-term ownership. While it presents as a well-preserved older restoration, it requires recommissioning due to recent storage.
Condition
5
The car presents as a well-preserved older restoration but requires recommissioning. It has had cosmetic and mechanical work done over the years but shows noticeable cosmetic and mechanical wear. There are receipts for some of the work performed, but the car was marked for export and has been in storage.
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90,283 miles (via 2026 MOT)
TD9959
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
NLD 69
1952
Auction
£7,000 (Est: £8,000 - £10,000)
1952 MG TD
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 29 Apr 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 10% of Past Sales
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Description
Although, instantly recognisable as a T-series model thanks to its perpendicular radiator shell, flowing wings and rear-mounted spare wheel, the TD broke important new ground for the Abingdon marque.
The first MG sportscar to feature either independent double-wishbone front suspension or rack and pinion steering, the newcomer also boasted a hypoid-bevel back axle, hidden scuttle reinforcement hoop (save for the first few cars) and twin leading-shoe front brakes.
Powered by the proven 1250cc XPAG engine allied to four-speed manual transmission, it was reputedly capable of 82mph and 26mpg.
Riding on fifteen-inch steel wheels as standard, the TD also sported a mirror-image dashboard (thus facilitating either LHD or RHD production) and chrome-plated bumpers.
A great success story, the vast majority of the 29,665 cars produced were sold overseas.
First registered on the 4th December 1952, 'TD9959' reputedly was first owned by a doctor who had a practice in Norwich and used the car for ...
Price Analysis vs Other Midget TDs
£2,195
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£13,250
Median Price (Since 2020)
£104,590
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 6th May 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
90,283 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 7th May 2026, 90,283 miles
Passed
On 10th May 2018, 88,632 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- wipers weak
Passed
On 12th Oct 2015, 87,645 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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