MG Rover Addiction - is there a cure?

Dallas · 10th May 2018, 18:49

Meet the new addition to the family, a 22 year old MK1 MGF in flame red...

I have always wanted to get my hands on one ever since I attended the MG car show at Athelhampton House, so I've been on the lookout ever since.

Ideally I wanted one in the colour red with the cream leather interior, plus chrome anti-roll roof bars and with a hardtop. I've fulfilled nearly 3 of those 4 requirements, so I'm somewhat a happy chappy.

She is not perfect, but she has been garaged all her life which has aided towards her good looks, she ain't bad for 22 years old.

The wife said to me only last week that she wouldn't mind one of those MG sporty soft-tops. Well! that was all the persuading I needed. So yesterday I presented her with this sporty little number, I gave her the keys and said off you go... and I haven't seen her since.

The pooch has already taken ownership.

Fusilier · 10th May 2018, 18:53

Wes

Many congratulations on acquiring an MGF, you are going to enjoy it, especially when the roof down and driving, puts a smile on your face all day long, and it looks very good for its age

Welcome to the world of MGFs

Stu

Dallas · 10th May 2018, 19:01

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Wes

Many congratulations on acquiring an MGF, you are going to enjoy it, especially when the roof down and driving, puts a smile on your face all day long, and it looks very good for its age

Welcome to the world of MGFs

Stu

Thanks Stu, Do you have one? I cant remember if you have or not. You will have to give me some pointers on what to lookout for as I haven't a clue about these motors.

Fusilier · 10th May 2018, 19:12

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Originally Posted by Dallas

Thanks Stu, Do you have one? I cant remember if you have or not. You will have to give me some pointers on what to lookout for as I haven't a clue about these motors.

Wes

Yes still got mine, currently tucked up in Man Cave with cover over it.

and one of the most important things in my opinion is to check the underfloor pipes and if steel then get them replaced with a set of stainless steel one's.

Stu

Dallas · 10th May 2018, 19:19

Wow! yours is beautiful Stu

Its going to take me forever to get ours to a high standard like yours.

Fusilier · 10th May 2018, 19:24

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Originally Posted by Dallas

Wow! yours is beautiful Stu

Its going to take me forever to get ours to a high standard like yours.

Wes

The most important things is that you enjoy it, don't worry about the standard, as I have had mine for around 14 years now, and don't use it as often as I should, only tends to go out for certain shows, and with time you will get yours to a very good standard judging by your Solar Red ZT, and also mine is one of the last models made, before they started to make the TF, so it is a few years younger than yours

So enjoy it, great little cars and the MGF has character

Stu

mininuts · 10th May 2018, 20:38

Very nice early F Wes, looks fabulous

Like Stu said, roof down on a sunny day, nothing better........you'll love it!
Ignore what I asked in my PM, it's clearly a Non VVC.
Same interior as mine too.

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Wow! yours is beautiful Stu

Its going to take me forever to get ours to a high standard like yours.

I call mine 'Tatty' because it is and it's light years from ever been as good as Stu's Freestyle............but I love it

Slowly improving all the time.

Excuse to post a pic

MSS · 11th May 2018, 18:25

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Originally Posted by Fusilier

Wes

Yes still got mine, currently tucked up in Man Cave with cover over it.

and one of the most important things in my opinion is to check the underfloor pipes and if steel then get them replaced with a set of stainless steel one's.

Stu

That is really not very nice - you should sell it ASAP at a lowish price.

Please let me know when and where it's advertised as I may feel kind and help you out.

Fusilier · 11th May 2018, 19:34

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That is really not very nice - you should sell it ASAP at a lowish price.

Please let me know when and where it's advertised as I may feel kind and help you out.

Sorry, sadly not for sale, and don't think I will ever sell it, had the car for 14 years and have covered 6000 miles in that time, and it now has a new bigger brother sat next to it in the man Cave

Stu

marinabrian · 10th May 2018, 22:57

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Originally Posted by Dallas

Meet the new addition to the family, a 22 year old MK1 MGF in flame red...

I have always wanted to get my hands on one ever since I attended the MG car show at Athelhampton House, so I've been on the lookout ever since.

Ideally I wanted one in the colour red with the cream leather interior, plus chrome anti-roll roof bars and with a hardtop. I've fulfilled nearly 3 of those 4 requirements, so I'm somewhat a happy chappy.

She is not perfect, but she has been garaged all her life which has aided towards her good looks, she ain't bad for 22 years old.

The wife said to me only last week that she wouldn't mind one of those MG sporty soft-tops. Well! that was all the persuading I needed. So yesterday I presented her with this sporty little number, I gave her the keys and said off you go... and I haven't seen her since.

The pouch has already taken ownership.

Your dog is too small to be driving Wes, plus they enjoy the passenger seat much better

Brian

10th May 2018, 18:49	#1
Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,595 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	MG Rover Addiction - is there a cure? Meet the new addition to the family, a 22 year old MK1 MGF in flame red... I have always wanted to get my hands on one ever since I attended the MG car show at Athelhampton House, so I've been on the lookout ever since. Ideally I wanted one in the colour red with the cream leather interior, plus chrome anti-roll roof bars and with a hardtop. I've fulfilled nearly 3 of those 4 requirements, so I'm somewhat a happy chappy. She is not perfect, but she has been garaged all her life which has aided towards her good looks, she ain't bad for 22 years old. The wife said to me only last week that she wouldn't mind one of those MG sporty soft-tops. Well! that was all the persuading I needed. So yesterday I presented her with this sporty little number, I gave her the keys and said off you go... and I haven't seen her since. The pooch has already taken ownership. Last edited by Dallas; 5th July 2018 at 07:52..

10th May 2018, 18:53	#2
Fusilier Moderator / RS North East MG ZT T 180,MGF Freestyle, Jaguar XKR Convertible and XF Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Newton Aycliffe Posts: 6,397 Thanks: 1,329 Thanked 2,231 Times in 1,309 Posts	Mgf Wes Many congratulations on acquiring an MGF, you are going to enjoy it, especially when the roof down and driving, puts a smile on your face all day long, and it looks very good for its age Welcome to the world of MGFs Stu __________________ # Project Gruple http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=213155

10th May 2018, 19:19	#5
Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,595 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	Wow! yours is beautiful Stu Its going to take me forever to get ours to a high standard like yours.