If you fancy seeing a real special 1 of 30 come down to Fest in August to see a "Vintage Racing" TF special which was limited to just thirty models. It was only available in France. One should be joining us from Sweden. I don't think the MG Car Company were very accurate in sticking to them!. According to the summary records 1. Of the VVC must have gone abroad unless my maths are wrong!.
That makes for the export market. Nonetheless your Abingdon is one of only produced for the UK market. Listen out for running smoothness, especially once warm, as the K-series should generally be a quiet unit, only making the right noises when pressed. Any rattling could be a sign of loose cam bolts, which can break and become a nightmare to fix. VVC models can emit a rattling from the right side of the engine signifying wear in the variable valve control camshaft: another expensive fix.
The same gearset is used across all models, with a shorter final ratio used for VVC-equipped cars to keep the higher-revving engine on the boil.
The change should be positive and precise, albeit with a long throw. Any signs of sloppiness could indicate worn linkages or, at worst, wear in the gearbox from wanting an oil change. Also note that both clutch and handbrake cables are sensitive to adjustment. Along with the head gasket issues, one of the biggest things to watch for when buying an MGF is the suspension, namely the Hydragas system.
Cars that ride stiffly and sit low the distance between the wheel centre cap and the wheel arch should be around 35cm will probably need a re-gas. Very few cars will have been upgraded with aftermarket units that can be re-gassed, so the options are usually like-for-like Hydragas sphere replacement or a coilover conversion both considerably expensive. Elsewhere, look for worn suspension bushes and upper ball joints, as well as signs of excessive corrosion on the lower wishbones.
Rear shock absorber mounts are also known weak spots, sometimes even to the point where they split. One issue is with the standard stereo system, which only has two speakers and so is pretty susceptible to abuse when compensating for roof-down wind noise. Cars with speakers behind the seats should have fared better.
Make sure that the wipers work too; the linkages are known to fail and can be tricky to replace. Also check that the headlights are producing strong beams of light, as headlight casings and reflectors often become opaque with age.
If an MGF has failed power steering then you might not need to run too far, because it can be a simple fix. Usually it can be traced to a amp fuse found under the front bonnet or, if the issue is temperamental, a faulty ECU found behind the glovebox.
Neither will break the bank. MGFs are known to be particularly sensitive to tyre choice, as might be expected for a mid-engined car. The general wisdom is that a directional pattern and strong sidewall are essential.
For these, the Toyo Proxes range has long been popular, although some will recommend BF Goodrich as better all-rounders. A recent development is that mid-range tyre manufacturers are offering options that have had good reports, such as the Avon ZV5 and Nexen N or N, making it even less excusable for a well-cared for MGF to not be wearing good rubber. The two-seater boasted a mid-mounted 1.
It would seem MG had finally recaptured the spirit of the marque by offering an affordable, attractive and credible performer to the buying public once again and were rewarded with solid sales and rave reviews from the motoring press - Car magazine in the UK rated the newcomer higher than either the BMW Z3 and Alfa Romeo Spider.
The MGF Cup one-make race series further enhanced the sporting nature of the model and a few Limited Edition models were sold over the years, including the Abingdon Edition model offered here. You've just added this lot to your favourites list! Do you agree to receive Shannons and any related companies that use the Shannons brand may let me know from time to time about news, special offers, products and services I might be interested in. Submit your vehicle for auction Register.
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