£22,995
1937 MG TA with correct MPJG Engine
Robin Lawton • United Kingdom
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1937 MG TA has the correct MPJG engine and has been restored, retaining its original engine. It has been carefully maintained and sympathetically improved, making it a desirable pre-war sports car.
Condition
7
Well-maintained, sympathetic improvements, regular servicing.
/ 10
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DRU919
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RHD
1937 MG TA with correct MPJG Engine £22,995 1937 MG TA with correct MPJG Engine Introduced in 1936, the MG TA marked the beginning of the all-new T-Series and replaced the earlier P-Type Midget.
Powered by MG s overhead-valve 1292cc engine, the TA was a noticeably larger and more refined car, offering improved comfort and a roomier cockpit while retaining the engaging character that defined the marque.
The TA also benefited from hydraulic brakes and, at £222 when new, represented excellent value for money for the standard two-seater.
Production continued until the spring of 1939, with a total of 3,003 examples built.
Originally registered in Bournemouth to a Mr Gurney, she later re-emerged in Edinburgh in 1969 as a restoration project, although no work was carried out at that time due to the owner s ill health.
The car was subsequently acquired by Ken West of West Cheshire Restorations, who undertook its restoration.
In 2006, the present owner acquired the MG in part-finished con...
Points of note
£8,227
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£17,207
Median Price (Since 2020)
£35,650
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Apr 08 2016
Latest MOT Mileage
9,553 miles
Registration Date
1937-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 09 2015 with 9,553 miles
Passed
On Apr 26 2013 with 8,168 miles
Passed
On Nov 04 2011 with 7,638 miles
Failed
On Nov 03 2011 with 7,631 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Passed
On Nov 10 2010 with 6,168 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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