Barry Cade Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 We have one in work identical to that,but a really early one on a N. It's mint, but had been "stolen" tried my best to get it somehow, but no. It's off to be crushed. Not relevant to your thread, but just makes me sad. Great wee cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted November 15, 2016 Author Share Posted November 15, 2016 Urgh that's horrendous why crush a useable car. oldcars 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insideimsmiling Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Crushing a mint condition MGF! Such a waste but it is probably down to the insurance company writing it off for a damaged door lock due to the cars low value, nevermind whether it can be safely and easily sorted. Another reason for high insurance premiums and another early model lost - Grrr. Back on track I have to say that looks like a really nice example and it's great to see a fellow MGF owner enjoying their car. The market value of these may be at rock bottom right now but the fun to be had behind the wheel is priceless and for the sake of a few hundred quid every shitter should take the opportunity of some topless mid - engined fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroller133 Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 The market value of these may be at rock bottom right now but the fun to be had behind the wheel is priceless and for the sake of a few hundred quid every shitter should take the opportunity of some topless mid - engined fun. Are they rock bottom still? I'm getting paranoid these are already going up in value. Granted they aren't mega money yet and I don't think the ship had sailed yet. But I think the rope tethering the ship to the dock is being unwound ready for the off! Do these qualify for classic insurance despite most of them being under 20 years old? Barry Cade 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted November 17, 2016 Author Share Posted November 17, 2016 Yes they go on a classic policy!! I'm with FJ and pay £180 for the year. Yes there still mega cheap. I missed out on another one last week running, driving and MOT for £250!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroller133 Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 I want the moon on a stick though! I want to pay £250 for a minter with 13 months MOT, FSH and a matching hardtop! I only want to pay £90 for insurance too!I guess I'm not having one after all. Robson3022 and AMC Rebel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share Posted November 21, 2016 Boring but satisfying update. I did the first job I've been threatening on this. Was more to remove than I wanted but got there in the end. Thought It had every chance of not fixing my washer jets and it being the pump but I was wrong! Its fixeded it!!!!!!!!!!!! Next up a coolant change I think. Whhhhhhhhhhhhhooooooooooooo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeRover Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 We have one in work identical to that,but a really early one on a N. It's mint, but had been "stolen" tried my best to get it somehow, but no. It's off to be crushed. Not relevant to your thread, but just makes me sad. Great wee cars.Police type recovery and it's been run on fake plates with a damaged VIN by any chance? Been there done that, couldn't even remove unnoticeable parts - actually I don't think stuff was depolluted either just straight in as frag There's a slim chance if you can work out it's original identity they may change there tune when the insurance co get involved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Cade Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Yes, police recovery but all legit and not a mark on it, apart from a broken drivers window. It's gone now..I couldn't watch. On the upside I managed to bag an unmarked under tray for the 75, off a zt v6 that was dragged in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 So MOT time tomorrow then this trusty little MGF will be up for sale. Still needs a few little jobs cosmetically and still hasn't had the coolant change I have been threatening forever. Has been ever reliable starts first time every time and has never overheated while I've owned it. Ill do a full advert once its tested but if anyone is interested I'm after something bigger and Saabish but could be tempted by almost anything. Sloth in a bowl, doug and DVee8 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaryoldcortina Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Aww, you didn't bring it for a look like you promised! I even do MoTs.... /sobs Robson3022 and loserone 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 MOT's you say SOC!!! Its coming to you the usual place I take it is a pain in the back side to be honest. What time are you open till on a week day. loserone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaryoldcortina Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 I'm usually there until five, but I can be flexible! Robson3022 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 I've got a bit of a busy day tomorrow but will give you a ring with hope you a squeeze me in this week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinmasters Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Oh yes. There's interest. Plenty of interest. Put me down for a couple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaryoldcortina Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 I've got a bit of a busy day tomorrow but will give you a ring with hope you a squeeze me in this week! No problem. Still got my number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 Yup will call tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 No problem. Still got access to google streetview? FTFY scaryoldcortina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaryoldcortina Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 TBH you can PM me here and my phone will tell me about it. Good call on streetview though, I'd forgotten about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 I thought that streetview was your internet presence. Best for conversion ratio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 So MOT time tomorrow then this trusty little MGF will be up for sale. Still needs a few little jobs cosmetically and still hasn't had the coolant change I have been threatening forever. Has been ever reliable starts first time every time and has never overheated while I've owned it. Ill do a full advert once its tested but if anyone is interested I'm after something bigger and Saabish but could be tempted by almost anything. My brother in law has an X plate Saab 9-5 aero in silver, with around 7 months mot. He wants to sell it so he can buy an MGF or TF. I'm not sure what he values the Saab at, but he's actively looking to move it on. Interested in some sort of deal? I'd imagine he'd want some dollar slinging his way, if your a F is a bit scruffy and doesn't have any upgraded head gasket paperwork? If so, pm your number and I'll ping it to him. I may be way off the mark here, but just thinking aloud. Robson3022 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 Your thinking absolutely bang on!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share Posted March 18, 2017 Sooooo was looking at selling the MGF and possibly buying another shitters Sharan from here. That was until my brother rang me up to say I could have his car!! Excellent a 320d touring which is perfect for my needs! So the panic over getting the MGF MOT'd and sold went on the back burner a little. However I thought I'd offer it here for shitters with a few options!! It has had an updated head gasket and ss coolant pipes.The car itself has 10100 miles, starts, drives and stops as it should. Laquer has peeled from the bonnet and has some rust coming through the rear air intakes and some other small areas. Car has never overheated in my ownership but during the winter it has been reading cold so think it needs a new thermostat and would definitely benefit from a coolant change. When I was using it towards the back of the summer it got up to temp great and never moved. Heaters work but only on fan speed 4. Roof and rear window are in good condition and don't leak. If the winds blowing the wrong way some water does come in in the usual MGF place. I've driven this all winter and had nothing other than a few drops in my leg 2 or 3 times. Passenger window is a bit defective and the speakers are blown (all typical MGF problems) Ive had a good look under it and the only thing I think it will need is possibly a drivers side bottom arm. I'd genuinely drive this car anywhere in the country. So there are a few purchasing options if anyone's interested. Take the car as is for £250Take it once MOT'd for £350Take it MOT'd with a better bonnet £400Take it MOT'd with better bonnet, coolant change thermostat and service for £500 As I've been given a new car ideally I'd like someone to take it as is but I'll be as flexible as I can! It's going in Monday for MOT so if anyone wants it at £250 I need to know before then. It's at my work so there's no rush to pick it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Breadvan72 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 I didn't know that MGFs looked so much like BMWs! DeeJay and The Moog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaryoldcortina Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 I'll come look at it today for two fifty. Can't have too many MGs! Barry Cade and loserone 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share Posted March 18, 2017 It's at my work SOC which is at Jarrow. Waiting for a delivery of MEAT then I've got an hour or 2 if that's any good to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaryoldcortina Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Lets turn this into a collection thread! JohnK, Jim Bell and loserone 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share Posted March 18, 2017 SOLD SOLD SOLD SOC eggcerlent buyer! Would sell again 10/10 KruJoe and Jim Bell 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaryoldcortina Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 That's yer lot. Expect some mutterings in a new thread some time later. Jim Bergerac, doug, KruJoe and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruJoe Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Nice save Scary!And that BM looks well posh for a freebie! Sadly for Robson a deal has been done on the Sharan... what are you gonna do with that cash burning a hole in your pocket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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