£5,918 (Est: £3,900 - £4,250)
MG YB 1953
SWVA • UK • 31 Jan 2020
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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£5,918 (Est: £3,900 - £4,250)
MG YB 1953
UK • 31 Jan 2020
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This classic YB MG, acquired in 2018, boasts a well-documented history with recent brake work and a stainless steel exhaust. It retains its original features like leather bucket seats and comes with the owner's handbook, making it a promising entry-level classic.
Condition
6
The car has had some work done on it, including brake work, a stainless steel exhaust, and electronic ignition. The owner has replaced the o/s front bump rudder and fitted a new oil pressure gauge pipe. The car comes with the original owner's handbook with notes from the 1950s and 60s. Auctioneers note that the car has leather bucket seats, adjustable rack and pinion steering, and independent front suspension. The history file has invoices for work done in 2008, including an overhaul of the front suspension and electrics, plus brake overhaul. Overall, the car is in good condition and is a great starter classic to use as is and enjoy.
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64,519 miles (via 2017 MOT)
NVR464
United Kingdom
YB1230
1953
Auction
£5,918 (Est: £3,900 - £4,250)
MG YB 1953
SWVA • UK • 31 Jan 2020
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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Description
Acquired by present owner in October 2018.
The history file contains invoices for work on the brakes – this has been checked by the current owner and the linings and cylinders are as new.
A stainless steel exhaust is fitted and electronic ignition.
The present owner has replaced the o/s front bump rudder and fitted a new oil pressure gauge pipe.
The correct and original owners handbook is present with a few notes of work done in the late 1950’s and 60’s.
Auctioneers notes: These YB MG’s were built with very high spec for those days.
Leather bucket seats, adjustable rack and pinion steering, independent front suspension etc.
The history file as approx 20 invoices June 2008 which includes an overhaul of the front suspension £842 and electrics for £258 plus brake overhaul.
Great starter classic to use as is and enjoy, we think she is very good value for money.
Original number plate.
Price Analysis vs Other YBs
£1,265
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,666
Median Price (Since 2020)
£12,901
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Invalid
Test Failed on 1st Nov 2017
Latest MOT mileage:
64,519 miles
MOT History
Failed
On 1st Nov 2017, 64,519 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory:
- Heavy corrosion within 30cm of a body mount offside but not effecting overall body security.
Passed
On 14th Mar 2012, 63,692 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- N/S rear hub seal leaking.
Passed
On 20th May 2010, 63,622 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Passed
On 3rd Mar 2009, 63,338 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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SWVA
61-62 Aston Road, Nuffield Industrial Estate, Poole, Dorset, BH17 0NE, England
Operating from Poole, Dorset, SWVA is a physical auction house dealing in classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They hold regular live auctions and offer vehicle consignment and appraisal services.
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