Get the Wizard to check it out Bob. The two things the MGF was renowned for was head gasket failure on the Rover K series engine and also the rear subframe rusting out. Both are fixable.
The front hood release is in the trunk, located on the right-hand corner of it... ALWAYS leave the key in the lock when opening the trunk, so you NEVER have the misfortune of accidentally locking it in there when you close it, as there's NO manual release in the passenger compartment to open it.
That's pretty much an unobtainium vehicle. Rust being the main culprit. The 1.8L Rover engine is the same one that's in the original Freelander, but anecdotally they were less stressed in use in the MGF than in the Freelander - far less horror stories of slipped cylinder linings for instance.
so funny. in Maine we would say “S’odd cah bub, nevah seen that befoah” cute buggah. thanks for tag along always learnin from ya Bob. and kudos to the Mrs on the filming. great job with edit as well. merry new year!
I used to see loads of them around here in the late 90s. The rover k series engine does have a bad name for head gasket failure. I believe much of that was because the cooling system wasn't bled properly rather than an issue with the gasket itself. Although people do recommend a modern gasket with newer head bolts and dowels.
Very cool. There were a couple of these at the 2024 Mad Dogs and Englishmen British car show at the Gilmore Automobile Museum out side Kalamazoo, MI. They remind me of the 2000's Toyota MR2. It's a shame they never officially made it to the States.
www.euroasianauto.com/details/used-1995-mg-f/109195873
Get the Wizard to check it out Bob. The two things the MGF was renowned for was head gasket failure on the Rover K series engine and also the rear subframe rusting out. Both are fixable.
Underrated little cars but get The Wizard to check it over. Here in the UK they are infamous for blowing head gaskets.
Interesting ride there Bob! Looks great for 30 years old!!
The front hood release is in the trunk, located on the right-hand corner of it... ALWAYS leave the key in the lock when opening the trunk, so you NEVER have the misfortune of accidentally locking it in there when you close it, as there's NO manual release in the passenger compartment to open it.
@@ivan747100 great idea!
That's pretty much an unobtainium vehicle. Rust being the main culprit. The 1.8L Rover engine is the same one that's in the original Freelander, but anecdotally they were less stressed in use in the MGF than in the Freelander - far less horror stories of slipped cylinder linings for instance.
@@rqstaffan thanks for watching and commenting!
so funny. in Maine we would say “S’odd cah bub, nevah seen that befoah” cute buggah.
thanks for tag along always learnin from ya Bob. and kudos to the Mrs on the filming. great job with edit as well. merry new year!
@@gsmith207 thanks for watching and commenting! Happy New Year!🎈🎆🎊
I used to see loads of them around here in the late 90s. The rover k series engine does have a bad name for head gasket failure. I believe much of that was because the cooling system wasn't bled properly rather than an issue with the gasket itself. Although people do recommend a modern gasket with newer head bolts and dowels.
In case you didn't already know Rimmer Brothers in the UK have MG Rover parts
@@graemewilson458 thanks for sharing!
did it has the headlight conversion made?
also I think the only way to access the back is with the key
Very cool. There were a couple of these at the 2024 Mad Dogs and Englishmen British car show at the Gilmore Automobile Museum out side Kalamazoo, MI. They remind me of the 2000's Toyota MR2. It's a shame they never officially made it to the States.
@@RandomGuyDan I had a Toyota MR Spider. I think this car is much better power and handling. BMW kept it out of the US so not to compete with the Z4.
It is a cute, fun little car… I must admit!
@@b2becky1 zoom! Zoom!
I remember the MGs that they had here in the late 70s/early 80s. My dream car when I was a little kid but they all rusted away. 😢
@@Localtraveler2376 thanks for watching and commenting!
Looks as if it could be a fun little toy. Certainly not a daily driver but a second or third car.
@@Fevebblefester exactly!
So did they skip over D and E in deference to Jaguar?
@@danmartin633 check out Big Car channel for a great in depth history of the car. thanks for watching and commenting!
Friend rented one in New Zealand years ago; neat.
@@bmwloco thanks for watching and commenting!
Any chance of seeing it in daylight?
@@acmeopinionfactory8018 here it is on our website with pics.
www.euroasianauto.com/details/used-1995-mg-f/109195873
Looks like Porsche stole some styling ideas from this MG for the Boxster.
Great shape.
@@kenbest7660 thanks for watching and commenting!
Not very powerful but light and interesting to drive.... Watch about Hydragas suspension, very hard to find in USA
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Wow you already sold the Buick.
@@BKBerger ya, it sold a couple days after shooting the video.
England does MPH
I don't believe so, let's check it out.
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Aren’t you cold bob lol?
@@yiyangcheng it was an unusually warm day.
C'mon Bob, you know the UK is MPH not KPH. ;-)
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