2006 MG TF 160
Just 14,000 miles from new

Registration No: FJ06 VBG
Chassis No: SARRDLBPC5D638267
MOT: April 2026

• Warranted 14,500 miles from new
• Very late example with the 160 VVC engine
• Just two former keepers
• Accompanied by a bodied coloured hardtop

With a strong following as a modern classic, the MGFs and TFs featured a mid-mounted 1.6-litre or 1.8-litre engine and arguably handled better than the highly regarded Mazda MX5. The second-generation TF changed from the earlier car’s complex Hydragas suspension, in favour of coil springs. Various cosmetic changes occurred with the TF’s launch including a revised grille, redesigned front headlights, bumpers, side air-intake grills, an improved rear boot, etc. Production was suspended in April, 2005, when MG Rover collapsed but not before 39,249 TFs had been built since 2002. Nowadays, they offer great value for money and an ideal entry into the world of classic cars.

Undoubtedly, the pinnacle of TF production was the 160 model, powered by a 1,796cc variant of the K-series engine known as the 18K4K, which featured variable valve control. The VVC engines were lauded for their ability to generate more power without compromising torque, thus making them blessed with extremely flexible performance. By the time it appeared in the TF, MG Rover had extracted 158bhp from the 160 engine, making the TF good for a claimed 137mph and 0-60mph in 6.9 seconds.

This superb TF 160 dates from the final months of production and must rank among the best survivors. Having had just three owners and covered only 14,500 miles from new, it is extremely well-preserved and is certainly among the best TFs on the market at the moment. The MOT record shows that it has been in near-continuous, albeit extremely light, use since 2009, when it had its first MOT test at 12,058 miles. Thereafter, it would cover only a few hundred or a few dozen miles a year, and it is offered for sale with an MOT valid until 28th April, 2026. Complete with a hard top in good condition, this represents an excellent way to enjoy what is surely the last of the traditional British sports cars.

For more information, please contact:
Paul Cheetham
paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk
07538 667452