1996 MG MGF 1.8

Overview

• Make: MG
• Model: MGF
• Version: 1.8 i Manual RWD 2dr
• Year: 1996
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Convertible, 2 doors, 2 seats
• Engine: 1.8 litres
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Green

About this car

It first appeared in our advert records 38 days ago. The latest recorded MOT expiry date is 12 May 2026, which has passed. Confirm its status with the dealer. You can find this car at JRM Motors in Halesworth Road, Bramfield. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 2 November 2026.

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Time on sale

This 1996 MG MGF has been on sale for at least 38 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 25 September 2026 at £1,695. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 2 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 12 May 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 25 MOTs. The latest, on 10 April 2026, failed.

It failed on: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; and 1 more.

Advisories at the latest test: rear brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported behind engine; rear direction indicator slightly discoloured both; oil leak, but not excessive engine; and 2 more.

Mileage at that test: 64,225 miles.