MG F · 1995–2002

MG MG F 1.8 VVC MG F · 145 hp (1995 to 2002)

The MG MG F 1.8 VVC of the MG F generation uses the Rover K 1.8 VVC petrol engine with 145 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel: Petrol
Power: 145 PS / 107 kW
Displacement: 1 796 cm³
Cylinders: 4
Engine code: Rover K 1.8 VVC
Period covered: 1995–2002
Documented market: Europe

Transmission

Manual · 5 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

145 hp (107 kW), rear-wheel drive, 5-speed manual. Built from 1995 to 2002.

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In the range

It is the most powerful petrol version of this generation. The Rover K 1.8 VVC engine is also fitted to: MG TF (TF), MG ZR (ZR).

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Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

Typical interval: 24,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.

24 000 km

12 months

API SN/SP / ACEA A3/B4 — Engine, model year and severe use may require a shorter interval; do not exceed the service warning. The listed oil approvals are not interchangeable: check the one for the engine.

Source [1]

Brake fluid

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

24 months

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

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Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the MG MG F 1.8 VVC MG F?

The Rover K 1.8 VVC petrol engine (1 796 cc), 145 hp (107 kW).

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Which oil for the MG MG F 1.8 VVC?

A API SN/SP / ACEA A3/B4-approved oil suited to the Rover K 1.8 VVC engine.

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Documentary sources

[1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
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