1998 MG MGF

FOR SALE

A beautiful MGF 1.8i with a miniscule 8,216 miles and big specification

EQUIPMENT

Reinforced body structure, door side intrusion beams, high tensile tubes in A pillars, fuel tank cage, drivers airbag, body-colour bumpers, tinted glass, bright sill finishers, halogen headlamps, remote central locking, perimetric and volumetric alarm system, speed sensitive power steering, electric windows, oil and coolant temperature gauge, rear tonneau cover. Combined Wood and Leather Interior Trim Pack: Wood centre console, wooden centre vent, wood and alloy gearknob, black leather handbrake grip, leather seats, door case inserts, gear lever and handbrake gaiter, leather steering wheel rim, luxury floor mats. Factory options: Pearlescent paintwork, anti-lock brakes (ABS). Dealer Accessories: Wind stop.

EXTERIOR

This incredible MGF is finished in beautiful Tahiti Blue Pearlescent, (Code JRJ), a colour that was an expensive factor option and boasts a stunning deep shine and immaculate finish. Owing to a mere 8,216 miles, this garaged from new sports car is in remarkable condition throughout, with body panels pin straight and undamaged. The hood is flawless and the plastic rear screen clear and fully intact and complete with tonneau and optional wind stop. All trim, light clusters and badges are in marvellous order and the correct orange indicator lenses denote an earlier pre-facelift car. The underside and wheelarch apertures and very clean with no excess applied underseal. Further original features include the supplying dealer fitted number plates and tax disc holder with the first issue 1998 disc! This example will satisfy the MG fanatic seeking a low mileage and low owner cherished example in impeccable condition.

INTERIOR

A well-appointed interior featuring the desirable Combined Wood and Leather Interior Trim Pack. The leather upholstery chosen is the Light Stone Beige (Code SMK), which compliments the Tahiti Blue perfectly. All the upholstery is in beautiful condition commensurate with the very low mileage and pampered ownership. The seats are spotless, as are the matching door cards. The cut pile carpets have been protected since new by genuine luxury MG carpet mats. The leather trimmed items as listed above are flawless and the wood trim detailing is fully intact with just the veneer to the top of the centre vent very slightly faded. The ivory-coloured dials of the instrument binnacle with the MG logos recall traditional MG design cues and were only fitted to the early cars. All functions operate perfectly including the original MG stereo cassette. Both front and rear luggage areas are surprisingly spacious and spotless with the front housing and all factory plates and labels. Fantastic.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION

The four-cylinder 1796cc engine produces 118bhp enabling a top speed of 120mph and 0-60mph in just 8.5 seconds. The light weight body, mid-mounted engine and rear wheel drive configuration possesses all the correct sports car credentials to ensure optimum driver delight. The short throw sports ratio five speed gearbox is light and precise.

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES

The original 15-inch six-spoke alloy wheels with the pristine MG logos have no kerb damage and a few light imperfections visible only on close scrutiny. Branded Hankook 185/55 R15 front and 205/50 R15 rear tyres were fitted in 2024 and the Goodyear spare wheel is unused with coloured tyre banding still visible! Ventilated front discs and solid rear discs with factory optional electronic anti-lock braking fitted offers positive straight-line stopping power.

HISTORY FILE

Registered new on the 30th April 1998 by MG Rover Main Dealer, Diamond Rover in Hatfield, this outstanding example has covered just 8,216 miles from new with only two owners. First owner, Mrs Harnden, owned the car for over 26 years and Mr Johnson has been the owner for the last year. All handbooks, stamped service book and sales brochures are present along with two keys and remotes with leather supplying MG dealer key fobs. Even two delicate remote instruction cards are still attached to the keys! A number of MOT certificates throughout the cars life are present to warrant the mileage and a collection of paper circular tax discs , including the first still in the car front windscreen, are included. This stunning vehicle has recently benefited from a service in August 2025 and cambelt and water pump change in August 2024. Ready to enjoy, show and appreciate this fine low mileage and low owner preserved example now gaining in popularity.

MOT September 2026, HPI Clear.

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