Lot 380: 1950 MG TD/TF (as catalogued) at the Mathewsons December 2026 auction

What to check on any MG T-Series Midget TA to TF (1936 to 1955)

• Assume the ash frame has been rebuilt at some point, and judge how well. Rot is most common in the lower longitudinal rails and the uprights at the base of the scuttle.
• XPAG and XPEG units are generally robust. Over-revved TA engines are the exception.
• First gear whine is normal. Crunching into second or third, or jumping out on the overrun, means wear.
• Check kingpin play, perished bushes and leaking lever-arm dampers.
• Confirm the ammeter shows a charge above idle.
• Chassis number location: stamped on the nearside dumb iron or chassis extension, matching the plate on the toolbox or bulkhead.

Full MG T-Series Midget TA to TF (1936 to 1955) buyer's guide →

Checks for this car

• Confirm whether it is a TD or a TF; the TF began in 1953.
• Check the chassis number.
• Check the wooden body frame.