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by Andrew Vigor
Wed May 27, 2026 1:32 pm
Forum: MGB General
Topic: Looking for Downton MGB
Replies: 3
Views: 661

Re: Looking for Downton MGB

Thank Paul. We've made contact. As per the second link, it's a standard car with a special badge!
by Andrew Vigor
Tue May 26, 2026 4:49 pm
Forum: MGB General
Topic: Looking for Downton MGB
Replies: 3
Views: 661

Looking for Downton MGB

The MGC Register are looking for a Downton MGB to take part in a Classic car magazine article feauring a group of Downton cars. This will be part of the MGC 60 celebrations next year. In particular we would like to hear from the owners of LYV 450K and EVB 419J. If you know of a car, or one that has ...
by Andrew Vigor
Wed May 18, 2022 4:10 pm
Forum: MGB General
Topic: Anyone have an email addy for the person that maintains the MGB database ?
Replies: 6
Views: 20506

Re: Anyone have an email addy for the person that maintains the MGB database ?

Hi Andy, yes that's the body number. I believe that the GBD prefix and P suffix is unique to the MGB GT.
by Andrew Vigor
Thu Jan 28, 2021 12:11 pm
Forum: MGB General
Topic: NFW 890F
Replies: 11
Views: 23502

Re: NFW 890F

Hi Dave, I didn't realise you were the person who originally registered it. I think your details must have been removed when the car went to Sweden. Yes, we'll be pleased to put an appeal in the next Newsletter. (PS the picture of the Card didn't come through)
by Andrew Vigor
Wed Jan 27, 2021 10:43 am
Forum: MGB General
Topic: What year is My MGB
Replies: 5
Views: 9939

Re: What year is My MGB

Hi Tim, this car is already a member of our Register. Could you register your ownership with us and we will reply with the information that we have. It is free to register go to www.mgb-register.org/register/ and scroll down.

Regards, Andrew
MGB Registrar
by Andrew Vigor
Wed Jan 27, 2021 10:30 am
Forum: MGB General
Topic: NFW 890F
Replies: 11
Views: 23502

Re: NFW 890F

Hi Dave, This car is a very early member of the Register - No. 151! It is listed as being in Sweden but we have no further information. We can put a Lost & Found appeal in the Newsletter and Website, let me know if you would like me to do this.

Kind Regards,
Andrew,
MGB Registrar
by Andrew Vigor
Mon Sep 23, 2019 9:20 am
Forum: MGB Technical
Topic: Vacuum advance misfire
Replies: 33
Views: 61082

Re: Vacuum advance misfire

It is worth checking that the vacuum advance pipe and the rubber connectors at each end are in good condition. The connectors sometimes split allowing air to be drawn in.
by Andrew Vigor
Mon May 13, 2019 10:20 am
Forum: MGB General
Topic: Hello,
Replies: 1
Views: 6346

Re: Hello,

Hi Nev, welcome to the forum. If you have details of your Dad's MGB's send me the information and I will check the MGB Register. You can contact me through the forum or the Links page of the website mgb-register.org Kind Regards, Andrew
by Andrew Vigor
Thu Apr 18, 2019 3:36 pm
Forum: MGB General
Topic: XPP 226J
Replies: 1
Views: 5461

Re: XPP 226J

Hi Vic, unfortunately it's not on the Register. We put a request in our Newsletter recently, but there has been no reply.
by Andrew Vigor
Sat Jan 26, 2019 10:03 am
Forum: MGB General
Topic: Warning: Some Police Not Understanding MOT Exemption
Replies: 0
Views: 18027

Warning: Some Police Not Understanding MOT Exemption

The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC) has issued advice after it emerged that some police are stopping some owners of classic cars more than 40 years old for appearing not to have a valid MOT, which it fears is due to official records on these vehicles not making the exemption ...