Winning bid
£3,000

1997 MGF 1.8i

Highlights

  • Genuine low mileage
  • Original condition
  • Huge history file

The Appeal

Produced by the Rover group the MGF is a mid-engined, rear-wheel drive roadster with a 1.8 litre engine pushing out a useful 143bhp.
With only a handful of careful owners and a very full service history and file this brightly coloured roadster should afford the next lucky owner plenty of open-top motoring and summer fun.

The History and Paperwork

  • First registered 26/02/1997
  • V5c present showing 3 former keepers
  • Last owner since 2006
  • 12 months MOT
  • Genuine mileage
  • MOT history from new
  • Original owner’s manual and handbooks
  • Spare wheel and jack
  • Original toolkit
  • Tonneau cover
  • 2 keys

The Interior

  • Black cloth interior in very good overall condition
  • Electric windows
  • Manual roof
  • JVC CD player
  • Dashboard in excellent condition
  • All gauges and instruments work as they should
  • Door cards and all interior trim in very good condition
  • Slight wear evident on the driver’s seat
  • Carpets all good having been protected by MG over-mats
  • Interior cabin presented in very good and clean original condition
  • Clean and dry carpeted boot

 The Exterior 

  • Pearlescent Amaranth Purple paintwork is in great condition
  • Small blemish on top of the offside wing
  • MG front and rear mud flaps
  • Original alloy wheels in excellent condition with branded tyres
  • All lights and windows free from any cracks
  • Panel gaps all good with nice straight bodywork
  • Bumpers free from any scuffs or damage
  • External trim all good
  • Black hood has no rips or tears and fits well
  • Underneath appears good and solid

The Mechanics

  • 1.8 litre fuel injected engine
  • 5-speed manual gearbox
  • Comprehensive service history
  • Coming with 12 months MOT with no advisories the car is reported to be in excellent all-round mechanical health, starting and driving as it should, with no issues to report 

The Summary

A great fun and usable sports convertible that has been lovingly cared for and cherished by its former keepers, presented in excellent original condition that is ready to be driven and enjoyed.
 
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Auction Details

  • Year1997
  • MakeMG
  • ModelMGF
  • ColourPurple
  • Odometer56,669 Miles
  • Engine size1800cc
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • TownMid Glamorgan
  • CountyWales
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • Auction ends

Bidding history

5 Bids from 2 bidders

shrader••••
Bid
£3,000
26/02/23
edwarde••••
Bid
£2,900
26/02/23
shrader••••
Bid
£2,800
24/02/23
edwarde••••
Bid
£2,700
23/02/23
shrader••••
Bid
£2,600
21/02/23

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