


1997 MG MGF VVC
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Description
Reduced garaging with octogenerian downsizing leads to this opportunity This has been my ‘driver’s car’, not a concourse showpiece (I’m keeping the Abingdon for that) Comprehensive mechanical work and 6 monthly servicing by MG Service Centre. There has probably been other mechanical work done to the motor in the past but I have no evidence - there’s never been a need to take the top off since I’ve had it. $15k+in receipts since Feb 2023 (not including $3k UK sourced hood.) Partial repaint a couple of years ago although there’s a few chips and scratches. Always garaged, no rust, never used in the rain. New hood with heated rear window and new tinted/banded front screen. BMW Z3 sun visor replacements. 2 keys with remote fobs Reconditioned (not just regassed) suspension units all round. Coolant system (including radiator) done with cambelts and water pump/thermostat at 152,174km. Full set of replacement stainless underbonnet bolts. Refinished dash/fibreglass reinforced, vinyl covered binnacle housing. Half leather seats (rebolstered and repiped) New mats Alpine head unit New battery with isolating switch Qualifies for Comprehensive Classic Car Insurance ($300 nil excess per year, including glass and lights) New WoF, registered to Dec 2025 Located in Kaiapoi Come and have a test drive and be impressed
Questions & Answers
Nice example and good luck with the sale. Who do you get your insurance through? lever001 (122 • 5:37 pm, Fri, 22 Aug )Thanks. Cover is through classiccover.co.nz They have an online application system. Subsidiary of Protecta warranty geedee4 (133 • Friday, 22 August 2025 )Hi. Did you get your glass window hood in NZ? I have been looking for my MGF. Good luck with the sale. jamesdoc1965 (453 • 3:16 pm, Tue, 2 Sep )Can’t recall but I think I may have ordered it through Amazon. It came through a Mazda hood company but the name escapes me geedee4 (133 • Tuesday, 2 September 2025 )














