75 1.8T and MGF

Colmar · 9th April 2019, 10:24

Hi,
I bought my 75 as a retirement car after a lifetime of Company cars. It was love at first site when 75s first appeared.
I also took a liking to MGFs and even though I had an MGB at the time I decided to buy one. I really think it is fantastic fun, great road holding, superb looks and the K series engine really suits it. I honestly think it is better than the MX5 my wife had in the early noughties, smoother, more roomy and "stiffer"
handling. So much so that the B had to go !
My query is that as the Rover and MGF are "first cousins" and have many common parts can I make use of the Traders highlighted in the Forums for spares, advice and repairs ?

LeRich · 9th April 2019, 20:35

The MGF was a parts bin special but shares next to nothing with the 75, sadly. Even the K-series 1.8s are different versions (unless your MGF is a late one). Most of the parts shared by the MGF are taken from the Metro, Rover 800 and Rover 200/400 models.

There is loads of online support for the MGF/TF and specialist breakers too including MGFnTFBitz who are a big name in the field.

trikey · 9th April 2019, 20:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colmar

can I make use of the Traders highlighted in the Forums for spares, advice and repairs ?

Plenty of us around to assist

Just shout if you need advice.

9th April 2019, 10:24	#1
Colmar Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Whitby Posts: 14 Thanks: 3 Thanked 10 Times in 5 Posts	75 1.8T and MGF Hi, I bought my 75 as a retirement car after a lifetime of Company cars. It was love at first site when 75s first appeared. I also took a liking to MGFs and even though I had an MGB at the time I decided to buy one. I really think it is fantastic fun, great road holding, superb looks and the K series engine really suits it. I honestly think it is better than the MX5 my wife had in the early noughties, smoother, more roomy and "stiffer" handling. So much so that the B had to go ! My query is that as the Rover and MGF are "first cousins" and have many common parts can I make use of the Traders highlighted in the Forums for spares, advice and repairs ?

9th April 2019, 20:35	#2
LeRich Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Cont SE 1.8T Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,082 Thanks: 215 Thanked 232 Times in 178 Posts	The MGF was a parts bin special but shares next to nothing with the 75, sadly. Even the K-series 1.8s are different versions (unless your MGF is a late one). Most of the parts shared by the MGF are taken from the Metro, Rover 800 and Rover 200/400 models. There is loads of online support for the MGF/TF and specialist breakers too including MGFnTFBitz who are a big name in the field. __________________ Rover 75 1.8T Contemporary SE Auto Starlight Silver MBB