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These all look very nice, but all look like expensive resto mods with so much that is not MGB.

Ian F

Since no-one else has answered, here are my thoughts:

#painted wheels, especially wire wheels, were very common on prewar MGs, perhaps body colour or red etc.

# not a good look on an MGB. If you want the car to look smart and tidy stick to silver/anthracite etc. I think a body colour would look ...

The two extracts below are from the FBHVC, regarding the new vehicle registration regulations.
Essentially it now seems that replacing an engine, since it is a change to the V5C, now puts the vehicle into the "repaired and restored vehicle" category, and must be notified to DVLA


Repaired and ...

From the Gov website:

When you need to update your V5C
You must update the details on your registration certificate (V5C) to tell DVLA about:

mistakes on your V5C
most changes you make to your vehicle
You cannot change tax class by updating your V5C. You do this by changing your vehicle tax – even ...

There is a lot of inconsistency when it comes to engine numbers, which I guess proves your point that the authorities are generally unconcerned.

A few observations:

# many vehicles do not have the engine number recorded in the BMHT records, or on the V5. This is true for many older Land Rovers ...

Thanks John. I asked about the oil cooler because my 72 BGT is fitted with one and I suspect it really keeps the engine cool - perhaps too cool in Winter.

I would have thought that if the engine is too cool then it should improve with a little choke? Cold engines require more fuel.
You may find ...

What does the temperature gauge indicate? Do you have an oil cooler fitted?

I think an 88 would be a better bet.

Ian F

https://www.minisport.com/lmg1053s-a-se ... umber.html

You should be able to get an authentic replacement plate from these people.

Ian F

Just to be clear: the engine number should be on an aluminium tag mounted on the block next to the thermostat housing.
These tags do often get removed if the engine is rebuilt, but there is no real reason for ever removing that tag.

Yours may be something like this: 18V 847F H 40101)

Ian F

Hi Remy,

difficult to see all the linkages, but those air filters look very restrictive. What make are they?

A much better flow would be had with the K&N filter set up, designed specifically for the MGB. Fairly expensive but definitely worth fitting.

Ian F