£4,360 (Est: £5,500 - £6,500)
1955 MG Magnette
WB & Sons • UK • 24 Oct 2026
Market Position:
TBC
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£4,360 (Est: £5,500 - £6,500)
1955 MG Magnette
UK • 24 Oct 2026 • Lot 40
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1955 MG Magnette, showing 73,000 miles, sold for £4,360. It benefits from a rear differential upgrade for improved motorway cruising and is now tax and MOT exempt.
While estimated between £5,500 - £6,500, it sold significantly below estimate, suggesting potential areas of concern not detailed in the provided text or a strong negotiation by the buyer.
Condition
7
The car is described as a well-known car in the local classic car show scene, suggesting it has been well-maintained. It has undergone upgrades to the rear differential for better highway cruising and has an additional GPS speedometer. While not explicitly stated as having any major flaws, the description doesn't claim it to be in pristine or outstanding condition, hence a 'Very Good' rating seems appropriate.
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73,000 miles
KAA138613
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
558FMH
1955
Auction
£4,360 (Est: £5,500 - £6,500)
1955 MG Magnette
WB & Sons • UK • 24 Oct 2026
Market Position:
TBC
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Description
Registration: 558FMH VIN: KAA138613 Mileage Showing: 73,000 Transmission: Manual MOT: Exempt Number of Keys: 2 V5 on Site: Yes HPI Check: Clear
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 21st Sept 2012
Latest MOT mileage:
66,604 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 22nd Sept 2011, 66,604 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Failed
On 19th Sept 2011, 66,568 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On 6th Sept 2010, 65,972 miles
Passed
On 11th Sept 2009, 65,092 miles
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Auction House Headquarters
WB & Sons
Samson Close, Killingworth, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 6DX
Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, WB & Sons is a physical auction house dealing in classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They hold regular live auctions and offer vehicle consignment services.
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