Highlights
- Low mileage car in classic British Racing Green
- Only three registered keepers
- Recent service and brake work
- Will be sold with new MOT
- Tidy and very smart factory-standard 135bhp 1.8 TF
The Appeal
The mid-life refresh of the MGF brought a slightly altered name but a host of improvements. Beyond the updated aesthetics there was more conventional - and simpler - coil sprung suspension that enthusiasts highly rate.
Good examples of these delightful cars deliver engaging mid-engined handling plus a level of comfort and practicality not always associated with classic British sports cars. This smart 135bhp 1.8 litre TF is appropriately finished in British Racing Green and presents in very good order.
That is likely due to the care of three registered keepers, who have each kept the mileage down to a total of under 60,000 miles. With a recent service and attention to the brakes totalling nearly £800, this engaging and fuss-free convertible is ready to enjoy this summer. It will be sold with a fresh MOT.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 17th April 2003
- Three registered keepers
- Current keeper since August 2022
- Vendor informs us that it is a well maintained car
- Most recently serviced at 59,716 miles in August 2023
- £800 recently spent to prepare for sale
- This work included attention to the brakes including new discs, pads and a caliper
- Current MOT to 16th August 2024 with no advisories and 59,716 miles showing on test
- Now displaying 59,729 miles in photographs
- Will be sold with fresh 12 months MOT
The Condition
- Factory standard car finished in smart British Racing Green
- Paintwork appears original and well kept with only minor signs of use
- Small area of delamination to front grille
- These include some stone chips to front, some of which have been touched in
- Bodywork presents as straight and tidy with good arches and sills
- Black mohair roof in good order with clear screen and good colour throughout
- Underside in good order with no structural advisories on current MOT
- Exterior fittings in good order including lights with clear and undamaged lenses
- Six spoke alloy wheels in very good condition with tyres in similar order
- Black leather interior showing only slight wear typical of low mileage
- Electric window and power steering
- Alloy pedals and otherwise unmodified interior
The Mechanics
- 1,796cc 135bhp 4cyl engine
- 5spd manual gearbox
- Recent discs, pads and a caliper
- Control arm also replaced
- Recent service in August 2023 with less than 50 miles covered since
- No contamination of oil or coolant indicating no issues with head gasket
- No reported running or driving issues
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