Highlights
- One of the last of the MG Rover TFs
- Factory standard 135bhp car in Starlight Silver
- Low documented mileage of under 36,000 miles
- Very well maintained with regular servicing
- Cambelt replaced and gearbox oil changed in 2025
- Supplied with matching hard top and black soft top
- Only four registered keepers
- Current MOT to September 2026 with no advisories
The Appeal
The modern TF was a thorough reworking of the F, including updated cosmetics and sharper suspension set up. To celebrate MG returned a classic name from the 1950s. While the TF rebooted the MG brand and led to its current resurgence, it was also the last of an era.
This very smart, low mileage 2005 TF 135 is one of the last built by MG Rover. Painted in well preserved Starlight Silver with matching hard top, it seems to suffer few if any of the usual structural foibles associated with these cars. Inside there is a well-kept leather and Alcantara interior in black and grey that shows few indications of use.
The car has amassed less than 36,000 miles in the hands of its four keepers. Judging by the thick maintenance file they have clearly cherished it, ensuring it is regularly serviced despite the sparing use. Notable recent attention includes a service in 2024 at 33,294 miles, when the coolant and front radiator were replaced, plus a gearbox service in September 2025. The cambelt was replaced earlier that year. In 2021 the car received new discs and pads all round and in 2023 the front suspension was overhauled. The current MOT runs to September 2026 with no advisories.
The modern TF is one of those British roadsters with the authenticity and aura of a classic MG, but much more usable than a B or A. This is one of the nicest we’ve seen in a long while.
History and Paperwork
- UK market RHD car
- First registered 1st March 2005
- Very well maintained with regular servicing to 33,294 miles in 2024
- Recent cambelt change in January 2025
- Summary of recent maintenance below
- Further details dating back to earlier period in photos
- Typed and handwritten servicing and maintenance summaries shown
- MOT history shown in photos
- Factory handbook
- V5C
- MOT valid to 2nd September 2026 with no advisories
Maintenance history since 2021 (further back shown in photos):
- 09/25 - gearbox oil changed
- 06/25 - cambelt and water pump changed
- 03/24 - service, new front radiator and coolant replaced
- 03/23 - service and front suspension overhauled
- 03/22 - service, gearbox oil changed and new coil pack
- 02/21 - service, front and rear discs/pads, brake fluid changed, coolant pipes, Waxoyl
The Condition
- Well preserved car in Starllight Silver metallic with matching hard top
- Paintwork shows few indication of age as can be checked in photos
- Arches, sills and area around rear engine vents present well
- Underside as shown with no structural advisories on MOT
- Multispoke factory alloys in fair condition with some kerbing to note
- Fitted with quality matching Toyo tyres
- Black folding fabric roof in good order with deep colour and clear screen
- Hard top presents well in photos
- Black leather and tan Alcantara interior in very good condition
- Some very light wear to driver’s bolster to note but barely visible
- Light scuff to door card picked up in photos
- Fitted with MG mats, Kenwood stereo and MG Club 100 decal
- Spare wheel with jack kit and roll as shown
The Mechanics
- 135bhp 1,796cc 4cyl K-Series engine
- 5spd manual gearbox
- Cam belt and water pump changed in 2025
- Serviced in March 2024 with few miles covered since
- Other recent maintenance detailed above
- Further maintenance recorded in typed and handwritten notes shown in photos
- No advisories on MOT
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