£21,164
1947 MG TC ex-Police car
United Kingdom • 29 Nov 2025 • Lot Lot 202
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1947 MG TC, an ex-Police car from the East Riding Constabulary, boasts matching numbers and a fascinating history. It features sensible modifications for usability, a rebuilt engine, and recent use on tours, making it a cherished and well-maintained classic.
Condition
7
The car is in overall solid condition with slight wear. The listing mentions sensible modifications and subtle upgrades. The paint and interior show some wear, but the car has been regularly used and maintained, including a recent tour in France.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
TC3034
Chassis No:
Odometer:
1,834 miles
FBT 31
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Year: 1947 Make: MG Model: TC ex-Police car Registration: FBT 31 Chassis No: TC3034 Engine No: XPAG3620 Odometer: 1,834 Police officers, who look after us all, often have a tough job.
One of the benefits however can often take the form of the cars they drive.
Back in the 1940s, the thin blue line was reinforced with MGs and, in particular, the TC.
The history of this particular car is fascinating, pressed into service in June 1947 with the East Riding Constabulary in Beverley, Yorkshire alongside three others; FBT 29, FBT 30 and FBT 32, this brought the force's fleet of MGs to a total of 11 cars.
All black with contrasting red upholstery & grille with FBT 31 driven by Traffic Officer Frank Perry.
Unfortunately, the history of both car & driver from then until 1997, is patchy but FBT 31 was later partially restored and sold to Brian Schofield.
He was unaware of its provenance but did begin its research.
Coincidentally, Brian had also been born in 1947 and also, coincidentally, ju...
Points of note
£2,875
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£21,229
Median Price (Since 2020)
£143,774
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jun 20 2024
Latest MOT Mileage
360 miles
Registration Date
1947-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 21 2023 with 360 miles
Passed
On Jun 25 2018 with 7,104 miles
Passed
On Jun 16 2012 with 5,423 miles
Passed
On Jun 09 2011 with 4,913 miles
Passed
On Jun 10 2010 with 3,959 miles
Passed
On Jun 15 2009 with 3,833 miles
Passed
On Feb 27 2008 with 2,785 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
User Entered:
- windscreen removed
- both front tyres perished
- both rear tyres perished
Failed
On Feb 26 2008 with 2,785 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
- Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
User Entered:
- both front tyres perished
- both rear tyres perished
Passed
On Mar 16 2007 with 2,644 miles
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