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 upkeep over the years.

History:

Accompanying the car is a substantial MOT history, along with the original handbook and service record displaying three stamps. Also included are MG Owners Club related items, including a recommended supplier catalogue from 2012–2014, an MGOC catalogue CD and a 2014 accessories catalogue, adding useful supporting material for future ownership.

The Model:

Introduced in the 1990s, the MGF was a significant model for MG, reviving the brand’s tradition of affordable British sports cars. Its mid-engined layout gave the car excellent balance and responsive handling, while the Hydragas suspension provided a more supple and comfortable ride than many rivals. By 2000, the model had received updates often associated with the Mk2 version, including revised interior details such as silver-faced instruments, an updated centre console and improved trim.

Sale Insight:

With evidence of multiple cambelt changes, a replacement water pump, recent battery and ride height adjustment, this MGF is accompanied by the type of maintenance history buyers like to see on these cars. An appealing and usable modern classic, it offers affordable open-top MG motoring with a well-supported ownership file.

Estimate: TBC