MG F 1.8i 2d (1996/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Cheap to buy though suffers depreciation more than others of same type.
Costs
Cheap to run though rover dealers have not got a clue and charge for the privaledge of ignorance.
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On the road
Driving
Overall a competent car in this area.
Performance
Decent performance for the cars cost. The basic k series engine is reliable.
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Living with it
Reliability
Reliable though shocks and wheel bearings will require attention at some point.
Image
Still a looker six years on.
Comfort
Seats comfortable though leaks in the roof reduce that drivers comfort somewhat.
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Security and Service
Security
Boot is very secure as its just a metal box. Being a soft top reduces its effectiveness overall.
Service
Rover dealers have provided truely awful service - overpriced and unreliable.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None on the basic k-series engine.
Other
Mirror handles fall off.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No