The MGF - Way better than you think - a Real Road Test

[@daveegan1372]

Bought one of these brand new in 1998. Very underrated motor. My neighbour bought it off me and still cherishes it to this day. Great video 👏👍

[@matty6848]

And I did I was lucky enough to work at Rover at the time and I got one on the employees ACOPs scheme. To have one of those at 20 years old my mates were well jealous😂

[@daveegan1372]

@@matty6848 my dad worked for British Aerospace so equally got new car discounts. I was 22 when I got mine

[@karlgriffiths1854]

That was my dads MGF, good to see it still going although I never liked the Lexus clusters

[@Ultrarunnerdad]

Recently picked up a £500 MGF and recommissioning it as it has been sat for 11 years, but at 30k miles and no rust, should make a worthwhile little summer fun car.

[@cliveadams7629]

I just bought a TF 160. What a fabulous car, I can't stop driving it. It's not stupid fast but it's engaging and fun without being ridiculous and it does crack on very briskly when you need it to. It goes around corners with no drama, effort or struggle and it's just so planted and controlled that you know exactly what it's going to do with total confidence. To get something faster and better handling you're going to have to spend at least 10x as much.

[@saraofnorthwales]

I did the same thing with an MGF. I had a 240hp saloon before - to get that up and going in an exciting way was taking your life into your hands, and it only lasted a second before having to hit the breaks - this thing thunders along continously and gives a much nicer sensation of power than ever the Jag did.

[@Grimwriggler]

what a beautiful setting for such a pretty car..

[@ricardo2573]

Oh How I miss my MG TF now. That lovely sound coming from behind and the way It entered no the bends. 😢

[@sambevan1328]

Me and my work mates are doing a Top Gear style winter roadster challenge. They’ve both gone with MX-5s and I’m going with the MGF. I’m just sorting out the categories for points now 😁 It’s amazing just how much fun and car you can get for very little money

[@StarHorseLover200]

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[@KLUTCHdot58]

My mate has one for sale on eBay. We are sat having lunch watching the views increase. The hubnut effect eh?

[@HubNut]

Shall I invoice him my commission? ;-)

[@BillOdyssey]

Nah just delete the advert 😂

[@bentullett6068]

There was a British racing green one with a optional hardtop on Autotrader which was a bargain as well as it looks like it was stored in a barn/lock up and hasn't been driven since last year.

[@chrisdean3072]

Got the model after this one myself (MGTF), puts a smile on my face every time I drive it. Great fun and not expensive. Get one quick, the prices of good Fs and Tfs is rising.

[@volvo480]

Clicked the Like button within 10 seconds. Give me videos like these any day, any time. Good times.

[@earnestbunbury2103]

Ten? What took you so long?

[@volvo480]

😂

[@waynetetley584]

Great review. My 96 MGF was amazing. Italians went mad over it when I went there in 96. Nice to hear the K series bark. Had mine 12 years. Many happy trips across Europe with my dad! Sounded great with DTM exhaust in sleepy French towns 😁

[@gryfandjane]

This one really hit home. I’m an MG enthusiast here in the USA, and have owned a Midget for 25 years. As such, I followed the fortunes of MG Rover pretty closely during development of the MGF, and was keenly interested in the finished product. Of course MG exports to the States ended when the MGB was axed, so I could only admire the F from afar. I did get the chance to sit in a new F while on a trip to the UK in 2000, at a dealership in Preston... not exactly a drive, but the closest I was going to come. There’s an MGF at the Lane Motor Museum in Nashville, and it was nice to see that one a few years ago. I could have driven it on one of their road events, but the required donation of $500 was a bit beyond the budget. So thanks for this episode! It was greatly appreciated.

[@emmajacobs5575]

The oldest are 25 years old now, so time to think about importing them ...

[@gryfandjane]

@@emmajacobs5575 Oh, I know... wish I had room for one! My garage and budget are both a bit limited. :-/

[@pauldavies6037]

The later years of BL created some of their very best shame they are not making them today

[@tinplategeek1058]

Hubnut going all professional what with tripods and music. Okay the tripod wanted to put in an appearance but music!

[@zippy963]

The MGF was always liked back in the day. Car Magazines headline was "MGF-ing Marvellous"

[@TassieLorenzo]

Does seem a lovely car! How does it stack up compared to the third-generation Toyota MR2 Spyder? :)

[@BungleBare]

@@TassieLorenzo My experience is that the MGF is softer and less spartan than a 3rd Gen Mister Two. The MR2 being a kind of mid-point between the very usable on an everyday basis MGF and the raw thrills of a Lotus Elise. Having driven all three I’d sum it up as the Elise being the one you’d fight for the keys for at a track day, the Mister Two being the one you’d probably want as a second car/plaything, and the MGF the one you’d want if you wanted a sports car for everyday use as your only car. All great cars, roughly along the same lines, but with different characters.

[@alansimpson835]

A great looking car. I always thought they looked best in red and those alloys really set it off. Lovely exhaust note too. It seems to get the fundamentals right too by being no nonsense enough to be fun yet with some useful creature comforts

[@terabyte1695]

"The enjoyment pedal" is another t shirt slogan, my friend has a mx5 and its so much fun for little money ,These Mgf,s look underrated.

[@julieblood8509]

Aww so happy my car has been hubnutted xxx

[@Hairysnid]

Glad to hear we agree on the Lexus lights Ian! Good on you for sticking up for this great British, true sports car and not a mention of hairdressers !

[@carshistoryclassics8662]

I love cheap small underrated cars! It's like a miniature super car ;) I don't see these mgfs as often as I used to but they're still around and you can still get one for a few hundred pounds. Perfect car in my opinion great review 🚗

[@ocallaghan3865]

A miniature super car is the honda s660

[@robc5955]

Get one while you can, I’ve always loved the look of them and for the average joe I bet they drive perfectly well, they seem to be either totally cherished or run into the ground with very little in between. A future classic I think.

[@nickc4518]

I had one of these back in 2006 and I remember driving down to Brighton in it, with the hood down and a pretty blond in the passenger seat. Good times.

[@jonjones1553]

Nick C It's nice to get the top off.

[@grayfool]

I've never really been a fan but for 700 knicker, what a bargain!

[@catcaptain6023]

Had the roof down on the 306 last week, perfect weather!

[@MrVexedviper]

My dad had one of these for his mid life crisis.

[@terrortorn]

Ultimately cheaper than a younger woman.

[@iainf]

@@terrortorn but maybe not as much fun 🤭

[@loftysaltmarsh69]

My Dad did the same, he’s still got it and he’s 78 now 👍

[@coopers4491]

And its still in the garage!!!!!

[@greatwhite1958]

I love driving with the top down in the winter. It’s always more fun topless 😊

[@frothe42]

Nothing like it! Unfortunately, I have not done it in decades.

[@jiggerybodgery5851]

First car i ever bought! Its in my garage looking a bit sad at the moment but many years later its still in one piece (:

[@matty6848]

Yes us Brits must be the only people who drive cabriolets in the freezing cold with woolly hats on😂 great review though Ian. I worked at Longbridge bridge at the time and the hydro suspension was pumped up on the same production line as the Metro or Rover 100 as they were rebadged. They were built in Cab 1 on the same line as the metro (car assembly building 1) as I was sickness relief I carried out most jobs on the metro & MGF line. Fitting the roofs, dashboards, pumping up the hydro suspension where you work in a pit underneath the track, I even had one job sticking the MG badges on them, I worked on the engine drop where the body would come down on a hoist and fitted onto chassis, some days I would be fitting steering racks or the suspension, did everything bar the paint shop where they were sprayed. And then go for dinner where they’d serve up sausage curry in the canteen, yes sausage curry. Sounds disgusting but the girls at the cab 1 canteen served it up with chips and it was beautiful😋😂. miss the my days at Longbridge and characters worked there from all walks of life. I drive past now and it’s all gone apart from the cab buildings. Feel like a part of my history as been wiped from the Earth, quite literally as it’s called the “Longbridge village” now. As you drive in there’s a street sign that says “the track was your manager” & it was true. You started & stopped when the track started & stopped!

[@gaznicol5020]

Best time to drive with the hood down. Winter!

[@huwdavies6650]

Hood down, cap and scarf on and crank up the heat. It's the mad British sports car way.

[@frothe42]

Personally the only way! Winter or summer, who cares??!! Live life!

[@RedHunter500]

I bought one from a chap n Wales a few years back. Garage had told him the head gasket was going. 100 mile home, no problem, a year later still no problem, fresh MOT and sold on at a profit. The presumption that they are all about to die is a real boon for those of us that like bargains :¬)

[@murrieteacher]

I had an MGF for 18 years, sold it recently with 230,000+klm on the clock. I raced it at club events and hillclimbs. Head gasket is a problem. Did a lot of suspension work and also put same size rubber front and back which made the car turn in better with a little oversteer. Perfect for club motor sport. Now have the MGTF 160, that has been mapped and softened the suspension a little and also increased the rubber on the front again. I like oversteer. I have a cupboard full of gongs from racing a daily driver. In Australia we do not have the rust problem of the UK but the paint will not stand up to the Aussie sun. Both the MGF and MGTF need to be kept below 4000rpm until the OIL TEMP reaches 90C. They are a fun car to drive and can be very quick through the twisties.

[@vwestlife]

Mighty Great Fun!

[@ElectrofizzStudiosCo]

Everywhere I go, VWestlife has already beaten me there !

[@Strike86]

Great review Ian! Lovely scenic shot for your intro. This one felt like a jump up in production from your previous road test videos

[@c11yan]

Open the bonnet - on right you will see a fuse with a clear cover. This is the fuse for the power steering. Remove and now no longer have EPAS. From memory there is a big sticker saying do not remove ☺️

[@robertdodd2087]

True, but think assistance fades out above 20mph. Very sensitive to tyre and pressures

[@grenvillephillips6998]

As cute as a kitten on a cushion and a surprisingly capable little mover.

[@davestraight8219]

what about the car :)

[@rovercoupe7104]

@@davestraight8219 You beat me to that one.

[@jellymouldgta]

I love these cars. My old drummer in my band had a silver TF Sprint, which had a colour-matched roof. So much fun to drive around in, you can go around roundabouts and not have to slow down, go kart like!

[@oliverlotus]

'Triangle of doom'. On the 'F', 20" blade driver, 18" passenger solves the problem! Love your channel.

[@fasthracing]

Great little car to tuck away and take out on an occasional summer's day.

[@cjmillsnun]

They are great as a daily as well. Hood down on a crisp winters day is a pleasure.

[@rogerbyrne9040]

Once sorted with ugraded head gasket and upgraded stainless steel cooling pipes and low coolant level warning light, this is a fantastic handling fast car. They are very popular classics now but make sure you get a minter sorted one.

[@Davids_DC-10]

Starting the roadtest on a Phonebox. Very artsy. I actually forgot you did roadtests, gonna have to go back a revisit them.

[@HubNut]

Thanks. Hasn't been an easy year for filming them!

[@paulwebb6718]

Good video. I have a very early build 1995 F I’ve owned eight years, and all your comments are valid, including the heat you DO get from the vents when the direction switch is turned to feet! And I totally agree, as a fun road car the non VVC version is the one to have. And finally, oh so much better than the dear old MGB!

[@yup.4901]

Just found this test. My advice for these cars is the following...... drill two small holes in the thermostat. It may take a little longer to warm up but there will be no thermal shock to the engine when the thermostat opens. Think about it. When a standard thermostat opens, warm water floods toward the rad at the very front of the car, and cold water floods back into a warm engine. Then new stretch bolts, stainless coolant pipes, and a multi layer head gasket. I have a 96. Love it.

[@johnpriceuk]

I recognise those indicator and wiper stalks from my 96 Civic!

[@Pablodwnunda]

I just bought one and I love it! I'm a little tall but still enjoy it! Now I need to find small bits and bobs to fix it cosmetically. Great video thank you

[@douglastimms2256]

had my mgf 1.8 vvc now for nearly 5 years always brings a smile to my face. under cooling pipes had already been changes to s/s and h/g changed bought for 1200 pounds so much fun for so little money. grab one now before they get expensive

[@davidstorm4015]

I used to work in a Rover Dealership for many years, exactly when the MGF and Rover 200 series with the 1.8 K series engine were coming out. I can tell you with 100% certainty that the head gasket issues with these engines were not overstated, it was a major problem and we saw many, many of these cars coming back with blown head gaskets and even worse, destroyed engines. It didn't need long to destroy the engine if these cars were driven any distance at all once the head gasket had an issue. The Honda engines, by contrast, were extremely reliable and very rarely had problems.

[@Blondejam]

I have a 2001 MGF Freestyle which looks lovely in BRG. I must say it does look better with the rear spoiler and front lower spoiler. The suspension on the car now in 2024 is still working great and is still a fun car to drive. Thanks for this video they are great little cars and when you hit the accelerator you get that really satisfying push from the back end!!!

[@howardkerr8174]

Just saw a Craigslist ad by a guy who says he has 5 of them for sale so even though I have read reviews in British car magazines I had to get Hub Nuts assessment. Only thing I missed was a mention of legroom. Absolutely love the styling of these cars, it's a shame the US never received them...legally, when new, we had to wait 25 years.

[@stuartclayton3970]

Just buying an mgf here in Australia thanks for the review, great work as always. Stuart.

[@deanprosser5224]

I have a VVC as my daily driver and love it. We've been on a driving holiday to Italy and it has plenty of space for our luggage and is comfortable. Mine has done 96k before the head gasket went. They are criminally cheap at the mo'

[@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain]

Been looking forward to this video since Simon Announced it would be featured, a proper modern classic and the little K Series with that aftermarket filter sounds fantastic.

[@andrewhofler]

I've always liked the look of these, seem to drive quite good and bargain priced too! Another great video! 👍

[@markdoyle6414]

I've an MR2 Roadster and roof down driving in the winter is great. Having a blower that does feet and face is a big help. I'm from the west of Ireland and now live in the east of Scotland and in comparison it's bone dry here in winter. You do need to be mindful of the rear drive of the MR2 as it will step out in the wet without too much throttle. Great video.

[@lewishart9698]

What a fair and unbiased review of a lovely car which can easily be slated because of the engine 🙂 I for one love these cars and would love to own one but sadly dont have the space for one along side my 1.8 k-series ZS. The 1.8 k-series is a good engine if maintained and looked after properly. I got similar sounds on mine once to this F when I ran it with an induction kit briefly....so enjoyable.

[@saraofnorthwales]

These are such a great little car - love driving mine every time I get in it. More than enough power for anybody in this size vehicle. And not overly complicated, either. Mine has no ABS thankfully. That also gives more under bonnet space. Nice review.

[@mgmgf1996]

Had mine 10 years in NZ no cooling issues fitted a 13 bar oil cooler and synthetic coolant, modified and performs really well for its age even the head gasket is not a hard job to do your self. So much fun to drive with full poly bush suplex suspension and X-Power exhaust.

[@ralphhowes]

LOVED THE OUTRO! Some beautiful solo piano accompanying sexy indicator shots and then the grand finale "POWER LESS IS MORE!" Much better than the ptchoo.

[@marktoby8113]

It couldn't be a more British setting, a red phone box & an MG! Gorgeous little car, the design has really stood the test of time

[@andrewphillips6436]

Good video, nice example of a late MY2K MGF. Issues with this car: - Passenger wiper - De-laminated badges - Missing flap to sun visors - Adjust glovebox latch - Replace & seal rearight gaskets (no need to seal where it has been) - Hydragas looks too high, suspect low nitrogen & too much alcohol giving an overly firm ride Other observations... - MGF Centre hoops are style bars, it is debatable how much roll protection they provide. Also, diameter of hoops too wide to visually line through with seats. - EML grilles are unforgivable when there is a hugely better quality woven crimped mesh Factory option - luggage rack is the official Factory item

[@daningram7309]

I have always overlooked the mgf but what a decent bit of kit and very pretty with it

[@martindavisoncpt6967]

Great review with interesting and genuine commentary. I recently bought an MGF VVC and am having great fun with it.

[@patrickguernsey4929]

I owned one of the only 5 Tahiti blue available in France between 1998 and 2000. What a cabrio.! First time in my life I drifted unwillingly in a sharp curve near Dinard in Brittany!

[@andrewentwistle515]

Well what a delightful video about a great little British Sports Car. I have certainly been a fan of the car for a number of years. Great example of the car, keep up with the good car review work that you do.

[@22pcirish]

Had one and once the engine was rebuilt stronger, and I fitted the sports exhaust, it was an absolute joy. Rubber bushes replaced with poly urethane plus adjustable dampers firmed up and sorted the handling. Would love it back now.

[@andrews1785]

Such an under rated car… great road test Loved the piano playing in the back ground with the bonus lighting

[@ianstanley7230]

I had the later MGTF 160 VVC. A hoot to drive and the fit and finish certainly harked back to the 1970's!

[@ramonvandebeek]

I drive a MGTF 160 VVC in the Netherlands! For 7 years now I still love this thing every day, except when it needs repairs.. A real pain..

[@RWBHere]

The last decent British sports car from MG. Thanks for the review, Ian. 🙂👍

[@CliffyLamb]

Had mine for 8 years, bought for £800 love it! It's a joy to drive on Northumbrian B roads and comfortable enough to have been all round Europe in it. As in reasonable condition but 24 years old now I have decided to keep it permanently and just spent £xxxxxx.00 restoring it. Now completely rebuilt engine with small mods, gearbox etc, new subframes.( bought some years ago when still available), suspension brakes etc and complete repaint. Only interior to smarten up. Yes the K series is prone to head gasket problems and a few difficult to resolve engine management issues. Thermostat removed from block and replaced with remote thermostat next to front radiator has solved any temperature / head problems for the for last 6 years. Will I get money back no... well not for another ten years or so if ever ...... But at 6" 2" with bad back it's the only small open top sports car I comfortably fit in and at 68 still provokes me to drive like i did as a teenager !!

[@awc900]

The MGF/TF always outsold the MX-5 in the UK right up to when Rover went under. The later Chinese TF didn't sell as well. I have a 2003 TF 160 (VVC) which is great fun. The best advice I've read for F/TFs is to drive them gently until oil temp needle starts to move. Mine even has good air con down here in Australia.

[@michaeltutty1540]

Great video, Ian. Lovely wee car, for sure. I love sure footed cars that are fun to drive. I'm sure you get used to the steering, too. I am used to cars with finger tip steering, and once you adapt, they can be as precise as you like, even with 70s vintage recirculating ball steering boxes on an over assisted system from Ford North America!

[@davidflamee]

Another great ride. And all the history behind it. Brilliant. Well done again.

[@dlittlester]

He got a heck of a deal! I thought those rear lights looked familiar. Love those minilight alloys. Way back, I had an Austin 1300. It was called the America on this side of the pond. I was so impressed with the hydrolastic suspension, I made it a point to get in touch with Alexander Moulton and tell him. It ended up with a few back and forth emails. Afterwards, he got into small wheel bicycles with, you guessed it, rubber suspension. Glad I got to chat with him before he departed this earth.

[@rontuohy8902]

I had one of these for about three years (second hand, very low mileage) and loved it to bits. Sadly my next contract took me away from home having to drive M25/M1 there and back each Monday/Friday. This began during a very hot summer when I regretted not having the aircon, and driving with the roof down was not great with truck drivers flicking cigarette butts down on you. It proved to be totally impractical for this use so was replaced by a Mercedes E Class. Much better, plenty of room for laptops, luggage, room to hang shirts, etc, and it had aircon!

[@leuvenlife]

I'm impressed that you did your flies up before you left the phone box....

[@andrewthompsonuk1]

An era when they made cars to be fun...how the world has regressed.

[@davidmacdonald1695]

@@Oldsmobile69 Not sure I agree re looks. Varies car to car but as a rule a lot of cars these days are less about beauty and more about bling, like a chunky Swiss watch by TAG or Rolex.

[@harrisonmurphy2424]

@@davidmacdonald1695 that's true its definitely more about show off wheels and flashy fixtures than the cars silhouette

[@richardyardley5127]

Great review. I have a TF160 and it's an absolute hoot to drive. Really quick too ☺

[@deancary6676]

Excellent video Ian! I think you may have helped me make up my mind about a low cost hobby car to get. These are cheap as chips, even in NZ (for now). My partner can chip in for the purchase. She's been craving an open-top for years. Thanks again..

[@santosexplains2164]

Dam great review, I liked that you actually enjoyed and seemed excited to talk about the car, so many big car KZbinrs seem bored. You're better than Doug DeMuro lol.

[@dannyhtheretrogamingmaster9548]

Wow that engine noise reminds me of the MG ZR 120 I used to have, I loved that car!

[@richardgregory8964]

Every car with a k series ive owned first thing i did was put an open filter on to unlock that noise ♥ great video and great car

[@kimba381]

Picking mine up on Saturday. Can't wait.

[@scootjohn777]

I’ve had one since 98, might get it out of the garage next summer. 😁

[@RoyCousins]

As someone who had an MR2 (2 Corolla front ends) in the late 90s, I agree that the MGF (2 Metro front ends) is an underrated sports car. 👍

[@Elvis_TheKing]

@Roy Cousins Agreed. (Still would have chosen your MR2 if presented with both options though) 😏

[@willwelch5700]

Haven't seen one of these for ages! What a good looking little car 👍🏻 awesome video 😁

[@wxcferdts]

The light in your backdrop, the first minutes, as it comes shining through the canopies of the trees onto a slightly wet country road is truly fantastic, Ian. You couldn't have chosen a nicer spot! Perhaps you could just have moved the yellow wheelie bin - if that's what it is - behind the telephone booth out of view, but I'm splitting hairs now.

[@dazzlerbob1870]

I've had 3 Rovers with K-Series Engines, never had the dreaded Head gasket failure. The key is to keep them well serviced. Well thats my opinion as that what I did, and these were cars that were between 15 and 20 years old. I kept one for 7 years. one for 4 years, and the last one for 3 years. All used daily. Ironically you mention the cooling system rotting out, luckily mine started to leak during an MOT, so this was fixed before damage could be caused.

[@carlreading9916]

Also don't cane it until the engine is thoroughly warmed up.

[@deanodrives4966]

The k series sounds amazing with an open cone filter. Only problem is you drive like a yobbo everywhere to hear it

[@nitrorory]

And that’s exactly what I did with my rover 214 when I was 18 a long time ago 😆😂

[@deanodrives4966]

@@nitrorory Me and a few mates have owned a few over the years and it is literally the first thing we do once we get them home 😂

[@cliveadams7629]

Tell me more....

[@TheFlyingSaucePan]

Production quality is ever improving! Glad you're not moving on to un-Hubnut cars though :)

[@PurityVendetta]

Quite a surprise, turns out that this cute little car seems like a total bargain. Well, you live and learn. If I had the room I'd definitely go looking for a nice F. After sitting through a seminar about electronic power steering the whole concept freaks me out with it's eye wateringly unnecessarily complexity. I like to be able to fix stuff myself. Did I mention, I love the colour too 😊

[@jbenekeorr]

I’m playing "parts-bin bingo" here recognising lots of switches from my Discovery 2. Really opened my eyes to the ‘F’. It looks like such a giggle. Unfortunately even at age 27 I don’t have enough hair to drive a convertible. That one really is in a lovely spec.

[@frothe42]

Who cares??!! Get one! Life is too short, so enjoy!

[@cj9739-y7u]

Not enough hair? Get a hubnut hat!! Lol

[@jbenekeorr]

@@cj9739-y7u I can’t argue with that! Well played, sir.

[@tonys1636]

Hair is irrelevant it's the headgear that counts, a flat cap worn backwards is the appropriate headwear.

[@bluetonic9538]

It's pretty much base spec, but a few bits of bling like the roll hoops and some ally trim around the cabin. They are immense fun

[@yewchewed]

I have an 1.8 Mgf vvc and it's honestly the best car I've had. Repair is a pain and the hg has gone but it should be back on the road for summer. I wish I couldve taken it to uni The saddest part is now I'm 23 and at uni driving my 1l citreon c2 delivery car. I used to deliver pizzas in my mg because I cared more about enjoying driving it lmao Imagine rocking up to an army camp in an mgf packing a boot full of pizza haha

[@steveburn8125]

I had one in the late nineties as a company car (it was 2years old when I got it) drove it for a year, and thoroughly enjoyed it, and no problems with it at the time (just normal service schedule) great fun to drive, decently comfortable ride, super car, only put of actually owning one by the well known cooling/head gasket issues.

[@tonydacosta9883]

Loved the piano at the end! What a performance!! Used to work for a Rover garage in London (late 90s) and wish I had had more goes in the MGF ; )

[@irsw51]

Is that Mr Hubnut playing?

[@wispywonder1650]

I traded my non-VVC in for a mk3 MX5 and regretted it. The F was far more comfortable on a long journey, and I loved the rorty engine. You could also feel the engine behind you, giving you a shove. Sadly, it rusted badly. That said, the roof drains on the MX5 blocked frequently, flooding the car, and the electrics were troublesome. Of the two, I'd sooner have the MGF back. The view over that sculpted bonnet was a real joy.

[@owengoodspeed5763]

"The enjoyment pedal"....I love it Loved the engine noise as well! It was very interesting to see and compare with my MX5 NC For £700 the MG is simply wonderful! I wouldn't swap it for my MX5 but then again I paid a lot more for it.

[@redsorgum]

I definitely like the sound of the engine/exhaust. I don't think we ever got them in the states. I would definitely like to own a classic MG.

[@tech4pros1]

the MG F is almost old enough you could soon import an early one under the 25 year rule, as the US import restrictions on stuff over 25 years old are much less strict. the rover and mg forums over here i think would gladly help you locate a pristine example to export.

[@Endfloat]

A fantastic review of one of my favourites, and a severely underrated car. That example is a real credit to Simon. My personal feeling on them is that the rear tyres really do need to be in fine fettle or they will oversteer in spectacular fashion. Also the brakes on the F leave a lot to be desired, but overall a very easy car to live with as a daily!

[@roverboy01]

Totally agree with you on the tyres. I had a brown pants moment exiting a roundabout on a dual carriageway once.

[@XeloX]

same for me on a roundabout, I was then running cheapo chinese rubber, switched to Toyo Proxes and never looked back, felt super planted after

[@MrLC1965]

Three MG F in a row; the last in Tahiti blue. Lovely little sportcar, timeless stylish, fun to drive, confortable, fast. A typical British roadster

[@menditman2004]

I’m number 1😆 My dad has an MGF and a MGB GT, those MGF are rising in price as well.

[@yekateradiffin5939]

My number 4

[@quas392]

We had one of these in the workshop classrooms at college, in blue. Bashed to all living hell but I always would pick the car when we were given tasks to do. I’m not sure why, it was somewhat harder to get my head round than a corsa or something but its cute little face was so adorable.