Highlights
- Single registered keeper from new
- Very low documented mileage of under 23,000 miles
- Special-order ‘Monogram’ Orange Grove metallic paint
- Factory standard 135 in very good condition
- Cam belt, fuel pump and service at 21,500 miles
- Dry stored in recent years in temperature controlled environment
- Car is sold with new MOT
The Appeal
A new name, coil spring suspension and sharper, refreshed Peter Stevens styling signalled the arrival of a much sportier version of MG’s popular roadster. These final cars are generally better built and more structurally rigid and make excellent modern classics because they are so usable.
This 2003 135 makes many calls on your attention, starting with that special order, ‘Monogram’ range Orange Grove metallic paintwork. Then there is the very low mileage of under 23,000 miles, amassed by a single keeper in its 23 years.
The car is in very good condition and remains factory standard. In recent years it has been carefully dry stored in a controlled environment, which likely explains the standard or preservation. We history file shows that it was it has covered less than 1,500 miles since the last service when the cambelt and fuel pump were also changed. The car will be sold with a new MOT. A great chance to discover the final Longbridge MG in a colour as summery as summer itself.
The vendor says:
!It's a dream to drive lots of power and with the top down on a sunny day it's just the job.”
Key Information
- Mileage: 22,915 miles displayed (not verified)
- Country of registration: UK
- Technical inspection status: The vendor states the car is sold with a MOT
- Technical specs: 135bhp 1,796cc 4cyl engine, 5spd manual gearbox
- Paperwork: factory service book, MOTs, invoices, service history as shown
The Detail
- Special order ‘Monogram Range’ Orange Grove metallic paintwork
- Paintwork presents very well with few signs of age
- Bodywork also well kept with usual TF check areas presenting well
- Factory 16in multispoke alloys with few signs of age including to rims
- Matching set of Avon tyres with advisories to note on last MOT in 2020
- Vendor states new cam belt, fuel pump, anti roll bars fitted
- History file indicates these were fitted at 21,545 miles in 2009
- Various repairs in 2008 and last service by MG specialist in 2009 at 21,545 miles
- We are told that there is a new rear window fitted
- New key fobs fitted according to seller
- Part black leather interior with Smokestone grey suede seat inserts
- Interior in very good factory standard condition showing little age
- The vendor states the car has hardly been driven in the wet
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