[murphyv310]

Hi.
I was reading two articles in Professional Motor Mechanic (September 2017) about timing chains. It looks as if they are a more common failure than they ever were. The chains are much smaller and thinner to decrease noise but this although materials are better has meant their life is shorter than the old chains of yesteryear.
Oil and contamination seems to be the killer, the correct oil needs to used but even with that today's length and mileage between services is a major factor. Its not just MG but all manufacturers that are having issues, chains are breaking at 70,000 miles, quicker than a timing belt!!!!!
Like I say half the service interval and use the properly specced oil.

An update, MG have yet to reply to three E-mails, next is a letter. The car is getting the corrosion attended to in September though as I feel MG is not interested, it will sadly be the last MG in the family.