Westival, the West Moors Community Day on Saturday 13 July was a new venture for 1020 with a baker’s dozen of club cars taking part in the modest classic car
Read FullThe pristine and much admired 1950s MGTF of club member Martin Harris from Milford-on-Sea was voted the car of the night at July’s ‘Pride of Ownership’ gathering held in near-perfect
Read FullFew, if any, 1020 club members are likely to ever have the need to fit a child seat into their MGF or MGTF – but just in case the situation
Read FullOne of the fears of modern MGF and TF owners is accidentally shutting the ignition and door lock keys in the boot. Because these models have no in-car boot release
Read FullPART WORN TYRES – A PRUDENT BUY OR A POTENTIALLY LETHAL PROBLEM? In these days of austerity you have only to walk into any commercial motor car servicing and maintenance
Read FullHead gasket failure is the nightmare that all MGF and MGTF owners face every time they drive their cars, such are the litany of horror stories about this happening to
Read FullRoger Taylor offers some advice on how to upgrade the heating system on an MGB with a modern replacement system that will not only be warmer but also more efficient.
Read FullNo-one can have failed to notice that more and more club members are acquiring ‘modern’ MGFs and TFs to join their classics and, with the recent deluge from the skies,
Read FullMany of the original specification MGF radiators were made from recycled metals and can be prone to corrosion, especially the cooling fins – if you are replacing the radiator it
Read FullEver had that soggy foot situation where water is coming into your MGB? Well the cause could be a blockage in the air intake outlet pipe which is allowing water
Read FullOne of the common MOT failure points on MGFs is the ball joints which, over time and use, become compressed and need replacing as they can also increase tyre wear
Read FullRoger Taylor comes to the rescue of club member Chris Adamson who discovered brake fluid pooling in the foot well of his MGB. It didn’t take Roger long to diagnose
Read FullRoger Taylor turns his attention to the thermostat, an occasional source of trouble with MGBs. If the engine isn’t running hot enough it could be down to a fault with
Read FullExperiencing uneven ride over bumps or veering to one side under heavy breaking – well the problem could be your shock absorbers – that is on your classic MG. If
Read FullIt is not an uncommon sight to see an MGB owner lying on the ground hitting the underside of their car for no apparent reason – this was a procedure
Read FullWindscreen washers are an item that few people check on a regular basis – but they suddenly become very important when it’s time for the MOT, as an inoperative washer
Read FullWinter driving immediately exposes one of the serious deficiencies of classic cars – poor headlights. Roger Taylor says that one of the easiest, quickest and cheapest options for the owner
Read FullIn conjunction with HAS, we look at a selection of the elements that need attention during a typical routine service for an MGF or MG TF. Some aspects of a
Read FullA sudden drop in temperature that we can expect at this time of year will quickly expose any deficiency in the engine cooling system of a classic car – so
Read FullOnce a year owners of MGFs and TFs take a deep breath and cross their fingers – it is MOT time. While generally regarded as reliable production vehicles, these cars
Read FullEarlier this year, my MGF sailed through its MOT check, apart from one thing – an enormously high CO2 emissions reading which meant an instant failure. This is a not
Read FullAt this time of year the big battle that both classic and modern MG owners face is the one against rust as cars negotiate damp and salt-sprayed roads – this
Read FullOn MGF and TFs a cambelt change on the K Series engine is recommended every 60,000 miles or four years, whichever comes first. Although the belt may look perfectly fine
Read FullOn the MGF one of the most vulnerable components to corrosion, due to its exposed location, is the lower wishbone plate on the front suspension – and this time HAS
Read FullIn this article Roger Taylor offers some quick tips on checking the condition of your brakes. Most classic MGs have a combination of both disc and drum brakes and are
Read FullUneven wear on tyres or excessive steering movement could be an indication that the track rod ends that connect to the front wheels have gone beyond their useful life (below
Read FullIf you have noticed a degree of rear end steering on your classic it could be that the leaf spring pads have come to the end of their useful life.
Read FullOne of the major differences between the modern MGF and MGTF is the suspension arrangement – the MGF having being designed with a hydragas liquid and nitrogen filled system. This
Read FullOne of the Achilles heels of nearly all classic MGs is the electrical system and a major centre of attention is the distributor and its various component parts. Fortunately, says
Read FullAccording to Roger, one of the most problems to crop up regularly on MGBs is a poor heating system – one of the prime causes being a blocked heater valve.
Read FullAfter the perennial favourite of the failed head gasket, one of the next most frequent problems on the MGF is a mis-functioning brake light switch which often exhibits itself with
Read FullOne of the most popular accessories for classics MGs is a battery cut-off switch – it not only acts as a safety device it is also a simple security system
Read FullSplit or perished gators are now an MOT failure item as damage to their integrity can allow water to seep into the sealed unit and cause corrosion which will result
Read FullSomething that most owners can do is an oil change – here’s Roger Taylor’s step-by-step guide. Draining the oil from the sump is easier if you can raise the car
Read FullIt’s 1020’s Monthly Meeting at Hamworthy Sports Club – come along to hear the speeches, quaff a few beers and enjoy mutual motoring admiration! Tonight, there will be musical entertainment
Read FullThe 2012/2013 committee The October meeting was the 28th birthday of the club and also our AGM. 60 members attended and elected the club committee for 2012/2013 and also selected
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Bournemouth & Poole MGOC Invite all classic and modern MG owners to a Garden Party and Picnic at Athelhampton House on Sunday 19th August 2012 Start 10.00 am Entry £12
Read FullThe evening starts at 7.30 and provides a great opportunity to admire other MGs and chat with your fellow enthusiasts. at the meeting there will be a short film show,
Read FullIt’s 1020’s Monthly Meeting at Hamworthy Sports Club – come along to hear the speeches, quaff a few beers and enjoy mutual motoring admiration!The special feature for this meeting is
Read FullA popular annual event held in the grounds of the spectacular National Trust property.
Read FullExeter MGOCs ‘Moor 2 Sea’ Run takes in North Devon and Exmoor.
Read FullThe annual Spring Autojumble and Sodbury Sort out takes place at Beaulieu - details <a href="http://beaulieu.co.uk/beaulieu-events/spring-autojumble/">HERE</a>
Read FullThis is a 3 day event based around Padstow – Full details can be found HERE
Read FullA major annual event – The Regency Run to Brighton. Full details can be found on the MGOC Website
Read FullThe Popham Airfield Fly and Drive In event also includes an Auto and Aero jumble!
Read FullVisit the Beaulieu website for more information.
Read FullThe annual event organised by the MGOC is being held in County Cavan – Full details can be found HERE
Read FullEntering it’s 4th year, this 3 day hotel based event is proving ever popular, organised by the MGOC Southern Regional Secretaries. Full details can be found HERE
Read FullIt’s National ‘Drive It’ Day – get those cars on the road!
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