HIGHLIGHTS

Exceptionally low mileage top-specification MGF
One lady owner from new
Leather interior option pack
Desirable K-Series 1.8i VVC engine
Comprehensive MG dealer service history

THE APPEAL

The creation of the enticing MGF returned the Marque to the affordable sports car arena in the mid ’90’s and sales rocketed at the Rover dealerships.

The first all genuine MG since 1980, the well conceived design incorporates up to date features and a transverse mid-engine layout usually associated with far more expensive supercars.

This gorgeous looking red sports car is the highly sought-after VVC model producing around 145 bhp, and came from the factory with power steering, ABS brakes, a leather interior, dual airbags, plus dealer fitted accessories.

With just over 25,000 miles on the clock, it is still in fantastic condition having obviously been cherished during it’s lifetime. Now in her 80’s, the owner reluctantly had to part with her beloved MG.

THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK

First registered on the 24th December 1997
V5 (still in first and only owner’s name)
Original purchase order and invoice
Base cost, £14,719.15 / total cost after options and taxes, £20,300.48
Private registration plate included
MG Owner’s handbooks and service book
Numerous dealer servicing invoices
Owner’s hand written maintenance history notes
Some previous MOT’s
Current MOT valid until 29th March 2024
Currently untaxed

This high-specification MGF was purchased new from Rover/MG dealers Seward (Highcliffe) Ltd, in Dorset. A high level brake light, mud flaps and a mat set were fitted and early servicing undertaken by them, followed by HAS MG Rover, in Poole, Dorset.

Invoices show us that servicing was also carried out by South Coast MG Rover Ltd between 2010 and 2017 with recent maintenance and MOT’s being carried out by Charminster Auto Repairs Ltd.

THE INTERIOR

Excellent cabin and driving position
Light Stone Beige leather interior option pack
Superb instrumentation and switchgear
Leather steering wheel and gear knob
Factory option PAS
Driver and passenger airbags
No known electrical faults
Undamaged door trims
Comfortable and mellowed leather seats
Original MG radio/cassette player and clock
Great carpeting
Very clean under the bonnet
Good spare wheel and Vin plate in-situ
Spotless rear boot

THE EXTERIOR

Great bodywork with good shut lines
Flame Red paintwork
The paint is even with no obvious damage
Replacement headlights in 2017
Additional centre brake light
Windows glass and mirrors are good
Nice trim and badges
Easy to fold well fitting mohair hood with decent rear window
Sound looking sills, wheel arches, structure and floorpan
Good original-spec’ 15” 6-spoke alloys with MG emblem
Older unmatched front tyres
Two new rear tyres in 2017, 2,403 miles ago

THE MECHANICS

1,796 cc K-series DOHC VVC (variable valve control) engine
Factory spec’ of 145 bhp, 0-60 in 7.7 seconds, and top speed of 130 mph
Multi-point fuel injection
Replacement drive belt in 2021 at 24,543 miles
5-speed transmission
New alternator in 2021
New battery in March 2023 with 5 year warranty
Precise rack and pinion steering
Independent double wishbone coil spring suspension
Factory option ABS Brakes
Reasonable looking exhaust system

The vendor informs us that this MGF doesn’t seem to have suffered from any overheating or head gasket issues and “drives very well indeed”.

SUMMARY

All-in-all this fabulous high-specification roadster is the bees-knees and is a true driver’s car offering spirited driving performance and handling combined with a luxurious and comfortable cabin and even some practical carrying space.

A British success, the fun MGF deserves to continue in the tire tracks of it’s predecessors and should become even more valued in years to come.

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