£7,820 (Est: £7,000 - £9,000)
1959 MG MAGNETTE MKIII SPORTS SALOON - ONLY 18983 MILES
Humbert & Ellis • UK • 2 Nov 2026
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£7,820 (Est: £7,000 - £9,000)
1959 MG MAGNETTE MKIII SPORTS SALOON - ONLY 18983 MILES
UK • 2 Nov 2026 • Lot 3
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1959 MG Magnette Mk. III boasts an exceptionally low recorded mileage of 18,900 miles and a detailed ownership history spanning over 60 years. The car is finished in its original Cherry Red with a matching interior and is noted to start and run beautifully, making it a rare find for collectors.
Condition
8
The car is described as having a "remarkably low recorded mileage" (18,900 miles) and a "compelling ownership history." It has been "carefully maintained" with "numerous invoices" and retains "considerable period appeal." The interior has a "pleasingly mellowed appearance," and the car "starts and runs beautifully." While not pristine, it shows minimal signs of wear for its age and has an excellent history, suggesting it requires only minor reconditioning, aligning with an 'Excellent' rating.
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18,900 miles
5831
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
1887 NX
1959
Auction
£7,820 (Est: £7,000 - £9,000)
1959 MG MAGNETTE MKIII SPORTS SALOON - ONLY 18983 MILES
Humbert & Ellis • UK • 2 Nov 2026
Market Position:
Lowest Price
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Description
1959 MG MAGNETTE MKIII SPORTS SALOON Registration number: 1887 NXChassis number: G1HS15831Engine number: 5390Recorded mileage: 18,900 milesColour: Cherry Red Rarely does an MG Magnette of this period come to market with such a compelling ownership history, remarkably low recorded mileage and an accompanying history file of this quality.
First registered on 8 October 1959, this handsome Mk.
III was purchased by its first owner, Mr Thomas Brunt, on 21 October of the same year.
He retained the car for an impressive 23 years, during which time it covered approximately 13,300 miles. Its next custodian, Mr Frank Harrison, enjoyed a further 36 years of ownership, adding only around 4,300 miles. This exceptional continuity of ownership provides a fascinating insight into the car’s life and helps explain its modest recorded mileage of just 18,900 miles.
Finished in its original and particularly attractive Cherry Red, the Magnette retains considerable period appeal. The matching interior ha...
Price Analysis vs Other Magnette Mk IIIs
£7,820
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£9,514
Median Price (Since 2020)
£10,360
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 4th Oct 2022
Latest MOT mileage:
18,413 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 5th Oct 2021, 18,413 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Slight play in steering joints and idler box.
Failed
On 5th Oct 2021, 18,413 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Major:
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Slight play in steering joints and idler box.
Passed
On 28th Aug 2020, 18,100 miles
Passed
On 28th Oct 2019, 17,986 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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Spella Barn, Lower Boddington, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 6XX
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