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1996 MG MGF
United Kingdom • 30 Jul 2026 • Lot 6
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 2000 MG MGF presents as a usable modern classic in good condition with 55,413 miles. It has had recent timing belt and water pump replacements, offering an appealing open-top MG experience with a well-documented history file.

Condition
7
Good condition, usable, some wear.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
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Chassis No:
Odometer:
55,413 miles
M222JBK
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
In Brief:
A usable modern classic in good condition
Finished in Red over Red leather with a Black soft top
Just 2 former keepers
Timing belt replaced less than 500 miles ago
Genuine 55,413 miles from new
Auctioneer's Notes:
A smart and increasingly appreciated modern classic roadster, this 2000 Rover MG MGF offers open-top motoring with the charm of the revived MG marque.
With its mid-engined layout, compact proportions and two-seat convertible configuration, the MGF remains an engaging and usable sports car, well suited to summer use and classic events alike.
Maintenance & Condition:
The history file records a good level of maintenance, with invoices showing replacement timing belts at 29,700 miles in 2008, 48,000 miles in 2010, and again at 55,000 miles, the latter also including a replacement water pump.
More recent works include ride height adjustment and a new battery in 2025.
The file also contains a decent quantity of sundry invoices, suggesting ongoing care and u...
Points of note
£310
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£1,680
Median Price (Since 2020)
£21,300
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on May 17 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
55,244 miles
Registration Date
1996-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 28 2025 with 55,244 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- suspension ride hight low
Passed
On May 13 2024 with 54,927 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- suspension set very low
Passed
On May 15 2023 with 54,776 miles
Passed
On May 12 2022 with 54,702 miles
Passed
On May 13 2021 with 54,476 miles
Passed
On May 18 2020 with 54,316 miles
Passed
On Mar 29 2019 with 54,169 miles
Passed
On Mar 20 2018 with 53,625 miles
Passed
On Apr 11 2017 with 53,469 miles
Passed
On Apr 12 2016 with 53,220 miles
Failed
On Apr 11 2016 with 53,220 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Passed
On Apr 09 2015 with 53,024 miles
Passed
On Apr 14 2014 with 52,871 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Apr 09 2013 with 51,520 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Apr 10 2012 with 50,140 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- o/s front tyre worn low on inside edge
- engine has slight oil leak
Failed
On Apr 05 2012 with 50,138 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- o/s front tyre worn low on inside edge
- engine has slight oil leak
Passed
On Apr 07 2011 with 48,306 miles
Passed
On Apr 08 2010 with 47,925 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
Passed
On Apr 06 2009 with 46,323 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- signs of oil leak from engine
- rear trailing arm bushes have slight play
Failed
On Apr 06 2009 with 46,322 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
User Entered:
- signs of oil leak from engine
- rear trailing arm bushes have slight play
Passed
On Apr 04 2008 with 44,588 miles
Passed
On Apr 10 2007 with 43,892 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Failed
On Apr 10 2007 with 43,892 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Passed
On Mar 28 2006 with 41,659 miles
