
£2,800 (Est: £3,000 - £4,000)
1999 MGF 1.8I VVC
United Kingdom • 18 Feb 2026 • Lot 410
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1999 MGF 1.8i VVC is a well-maintained, two-owner car with 74,033 miles. It boasts a recent service, cambelt and water pump replacement, and a long MOT, making it mechanically sound and appealing to enthusiasts.

Condition
8
The car is described as beautifully maintained and in very clean condition, reflecting a lifetime of careful ownership. It has a full MOT valid until August 2026 and recent cambelt and water pump replacement in 2024. While there are stamped service records up to 2008 and receipts thereafter, the description does not indicate any dents, paint damage, or curb marks, suggesting minimal cosmetic imperfections.
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Manual
Transmission:
SARRDWBTCXD500945
Chassis No:
Odometer:
74,033 miles
V73SOC
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description 74,033 miles from new; two owners’ demo plus vendor; MOTd until August 2026; serviced in August 2025; cambelt and water pump replaced 2024 This 1999 MGF 1.8i VVC is a beautifully maintained example with just two former keepers including the current long-term owner who has cherished it for over 25 years.
Powered by a 1796cc mid-mounted engine, this example was first registered in September 1999, and has remained off the scrap register throughout its life.
The current keeper has owned the car since April 26, 2000.
This MGF boasts a full MOT valid until August 2026, with a cambelt and water pump replaced in 2024, ensuring it’s mechanically sound and ready to drive.
The service history is impressive, with stamped records up to 64,401 miles in 2008 and receipts available thereafter, the most recent service completed in August 2025 at 73,412 miles.
The car has been driven over 50 miles for inspection and remains in excellent running condition, starting, stopping, and driving...
Points of note
£310
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£1,690
Median Price (Since 2020)
£13,700
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Aug 21 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
73,413 miles
Registration Date
1999-09-01
MOT History
Passed
On Aug 18 2025 with 73,413 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Aug 12 2024 with 72,634 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Aug 22 2023 with 72,489 miles
Failed
On Aug 15 2023 with 72,485 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Passed
On Aug 11 2022 with 71,558 miles
Passed
On Aug 12 2021 with 70,974 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- exhaust flexi outer mesh missing
Failed
On Aug 12 2021 with 70,964 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Advisory:
- exhaust flexi outer mesh missing
Passed
On Aug 19 2020 with 70,377 miles
Failed
On Aug 13 2020 with 70,363 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Passed
On Aug 09 2019 with 69,952 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jul 26 2018 with 69,004 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Aug 15 2017 with 68,105 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Failed
On Aug 14 2017 with 68,105 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory:
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- missfire
Passed
On Sep 16 2014 with 68,086 miles
Passed
On Sep 24 2013 with 67,936 miles
Passed
On Aug 22 2012 with 67,553 miles
There were 2 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
User Entered:
- srs warning light on
- (Dangerous) has a cut on inner side wall over 25mm long (can not see cords )
Failed
On Aug 21 2012 with 67,539 miles
There were 3 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
User Entered:
- srs warning light on
- (Dangerous) has a cut on inner side wall over 25mm long (can not see cords )
Passed
On Sep 06 2011 with 67,193 miles
Failed
On Aug 23 2011 with 67,177 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Passed
On Aug 20 2010 with 66,553 miles
Failed
On Aug 20 2010 with 66,551 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Passed
On Aug 25 2009 with 64,524 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On Jul 24 2008 with 64,401 miles
Failed
On Jul 24 2008 with 64,401 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Passed
On Jul 11 2007 with 61,515 miles
Failed
On Jul 11 2007 with 61,512 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory:
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Entered:
- Hi- level stop light inop
Passed
On Jul 28 2006 with 47,340 miles
Passed
On Aug 12 2005 with 34,453 miles
Failed
On Aug 12 2005 with 34,453 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)


