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MG MGF 1,8 Brooklands — 1999

Originally a finely prepared and well-maintained anniversary version of the model, but today it's a bit forgotten in its garage. The car needs to be transported from the garage and serviced before it can be used. Low mileage at just over 45 000 kilometers.

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"A fun and interesting version of the model, made even more enjoyable by the apparent thoughtful effort of the owner to enhance and strengthen all the inherent joyous driving characteristics the car has in its original state."

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TRELLEBORG
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Peter Sundfeldt
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Rebecca R Bengtsson
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"A fun and interesting version of the model, made even more enjoyable by the apparent thoughtful effort of the owner to enhance and strengthen all the inherent joyous driving characteristics the car has in its original state."

Description

It was delivered new in July 1998 to a Susanne Eichhorn by Autohaus FJ Kempen in Cologne. She drove the MG sparingly for two years before it arrived in Sweden in June 2000. The current owner purchased it in February of the following year. Due to illness, it's difficult to determine exactly what has been done to the car, but it's well-maintained and presumably serviced regularly by the owner. The timing belt replacement and the timing of the last service are unclear, but it's evident that the car needs an inspection and check to be on the safe side. For those who can handle it, a valuable workshop manual is included. In their conservatory, the owner has created an illustrative wall painting depicting how he and his wife related to driving the MGF: she actually preferred her bike, while he went out on short trips with the car. It's a lovely part of the car's history that might be a bit challenging to preserve, but it still belongs to the car. The last valid inspection was done on June 1, 2023, at least

Technical data

  • Year
    1999/1999 
  • Registration date
    2000-06-09 
  • Mileage
    45 332 km 
  • Kw / hp
    88 / 120 
  • Fuel Type
    Petrol 
  • Transmission
    Manual 
  • Interior finish
    Leather 
  • Colour
    British Racing Green 

Condition

  • Mechanical condition:

    The owner has been an active driver on the track in historic racing and also a skilled mechanic who has renovated and maintained his race cars himself. He drove the MG on regular roads, and the car is originally lively and well-balanced, but he has prepared the engine and chassis for even more enjoyable driving. The MGF was equipped with a special suspension called HydraGas, not unlike Citroën's gas-hydraulic suspension/damping system.

    The car couldn't be properly test-driven during documentation, so the system needs to be filled/pumped and the pressure checked in the small gas spheres for the suspension, height, and damping to function correctly. The clutch engages sharply and early, which may indicate that the owner has also modified that part, but it could also mean that it needs fluid refilling in the master cylinder.

  • Interior condition:

    The leather interior is in a fresh basic condition, but the entire interior needs cleaning, and the driver's seat could use some treatment as there is some tendency for entry wear. Otherwise, the two luggage/storage compartments that a mid-engine car offers are neat and clean.

  • Exterior condition:

    The car is a bit dirty and dusty from being in the garage, and there are also white specks from some cleaning agent, but underneath it, the original paint appears to be in good condition. The soft top is intact and nice, could use a bit of cleaning as well. Good protection for the soft top. Nice wheels with some minor scrapes and Good Year Eagle F1 tires with good tread.

  • General condition:

    Affordable and lots of driving pleasure for the money for those who address the needs of what appears to be a previously well-maintained, low-mileage, and carefully cared for car in good condition.

MOT (tech. insp.)

Fordonsstatus: Itrafik 2024-03-18
Ursprungsbesiktning: 2000-06-06 (regbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 2000-06-09 (980709)
Senast godkända besiktning: 2023-06-01
Besiktigad tom: 2024-08-31
Årsskatt: 1557 Kr
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 2

Facts about the model

The MGF Brooklands was a commemorative model created to celebrate the brand's 50th anniversary. As such, it represents a unique interpretation of the marque during the late nineties and early 2000s when MG was owned by the Rover Group with BMW as the primary shareholder. It's a well-balanced mid-engine car with proven mechanical components.

Location and viewing Information

Location: Trelleborg

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Pick up

Collection must take place before: 2024-05-16.

NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.

Auction information

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