FAQ



Buying

bulletI want to buy an MGF/TF, what should I look out for?
bulletA very comprehensive guide from Rob Bell can be found here on his web site. Much of this can be applied to buying a TF as well.
bulletPaul Lathwell's DotComoff site has this useful buying advice page.
bulletThe Austin Rover Online web site has another very useful buyers here.
 
bulletI've seen an MGF for sale, how do I know if its a VVC model?
bulletRob Bell explains the differences on this page of his web site.
 
bulletI've just bought an F, what advice can you give me?
bulletApart from enjoy it, have a look at Tony Thompson's site here for some excellent tips.
 
bulletWhat road tax band should my F/TF be in?
bulletfull explanation on Rob Bell's site here.
 
bulletWhy buy an MGF?
bulletStephan Gribney's Ultimate MG site tells you why in his FAQ section under 'Why buy an F'.
 
bulletWhere can I buy parts from now that MG-Rover are no more?
bulletXpart, a part of the huge Caterpillar group, they hold £40 million worth of parts at any one time.
 
bulletWhat is the F/TF's 0-60 time?
bulletfull list of all models here on Rob Bells's site.
 
bulletWhat are the economy figures for the F/TF?
bulletanother list from Dr Bell here, also includes emission data.
bulletmore information here on Parker's web site.
 
bulletI need a part number for my F/TF, how can I find it?
bulletDieter has the EPC or Electronic Parts Catalogue on his web site here.
bulletErik has a list of common part numbers on his English Fantasy site here.
 
bulletWill the MG F fitted warning triangle fit onto a TF boot?
bulletyes it will.
 
bulletI've seen a TF for sale that says it has SP2 fitted, what is that?
bulletSP1, SP2 and SP3 were options offered on new TF's by MG, the SP stands for Sport Pack. These are the descriptions taken from the 1st January 2004 official price list.
bulletSP1 - Lowered - 10mm & uprated suspension.
bulletSP2 - Uprated front disc brakes and calipers, 16" eleven spoke alloys
bulletSP3 - Uprated front disc brakes and calipers, 16" Ultra lightweight alloys
The uprated front disc brakes and calipers consisted of 304mm discs and AP 4 pot racing calipers.
bulletTo determine if you have SP1, the front struts should have the part number RND000700 stamped on them.
 

 

 

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