MG F 1.8i VVC 2d (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Not bad too bad for what you get.
Costs
Tyres prices are fair and so is servicing.
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On the road
Driving
Drives quite well but if cornering too fast you can provoke understeer.
Performance
Performance is good. Can beat the Saxo VTS and keep up with some Subarus.
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Living with it
Reliability
Very poor. Severe starting problems in winter (Been back every year I had it and still not sorted). Head gasket blew. Power steering failed. Roof leaked near doors.
Image
Not as good as it was. Too many about now.
Comfort
Very good. Drove all the way from Devon to Sheffield without a rest.
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Security and Service
Security
Good. I have had to park it in some dodgy areas and had no problems.
Service
Poor. The dealers didnt care and neither did Rover.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Head gasket blew after 12000 miles.
Other
Severe starting problems in winter power stearing failed. Roof leaked near doors.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No