MGF &
MGTF
Production changes between 1995 - 2005
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Year VIN number | Car figured | |
1995 |
AD000001
to AD000098 |
Introductory models – used as press cars. |
1995 |
AD000251 |
Start of sales. Please note: Serial number of the first car is the phone number of the old Abingdon factory. |
1995 |
AD000505 |
New brake master cylinder fitted to non ABS cars. |
1995 |
AD000510 |
Speedo cable changed from two to three piece version. |
1995 |
AD006145 |
Soft top rear clamps changed. |
1996 |
AD009462 |
MPI models: MEMS electronic control unit changed. |
1996 |
AD010518 |
VVC models: MEMS electronic control unit changed. |
1996 |
AD011429 |
New catalytic converter for all countries except Japan. |
1996 |
AD012481 |
New catalytic converter for Japanese models. |
1997 |
WDxxxxxx |
Model year 1997 introduced. VIN no. changed to WD. |
1997 |
WD024605 |
New hood without seams. |
1997 |
WD026659 |
Front subframe mounts changed. |
1997 |
WD028240 |
New relay for fuel pump. |
1997 |
WD031461 |
MG badge added to the steering wheel airbag. |
1998 |
WD035xxx |
Abingdon/Brooklands special editon models introduced. All 2.151 cars were painted in Brooklands Green. After that 1.795 vehicles were manufactured with the 1.8I engine and 356 vehicles with the 1.8I VVC engine. |
1998 |
WDxxxxxx |
Electric power assisted steering (EPAS) introduced for all countries. All exports to Germany were fitted with the EPAS from the beginning of the MGF production. |
1998 |
WD036127 |
New brake light switch. |
1998 |
WD036564 |
Newly designed door window stop. Now in three parts instead of one. |
1999 |
XD038935 |
Model year 1999 introduced. VIN no. changed to XD. From May WD and XD VIN numbers mixed. |
1999 |
WD040179 |
New catalytic converter for Japanese models. |
1999 |
WD040180 |
New catalytic converter for all countries except Japan. |
1999 |
XD041975 |
Last car on production line CAB2 where 41.725 MGF vehicles were built. |
1999 |
XD500001 |
First car from the new production line CAB1. |
1999 |
XD503637 |
EPAS electronic control unit changed. |
1999 |
XD504633 |
Modifications to inlet manifold on MPI models. New nuts to suit and modified cam cover seal. |
1999 |
XD508177 |
MGF No. 50.000. |
1999 |
XD507185 |
Start of LE75 production. 2000 cars were built. |
1999 |
XD5009xx |
Change to static cam belt tensioner in September 1998: 1.8 (except VVC models) from engine no. 18K4FJ31 153993 and 18K4FJ32 147263. Modifications to timing belts to suit. |
1999 |
XD511058 |
Last MK1. In total about 52.000 MGF MK1 units were produced. |
2000 |
YD511059 |
Model year 2000: introduction of the MGF MK2 with following modifications: amber front indicator lamps replaced by a clear version, new evaporator for air conditioning system. New VIN number, starting with YD. |
2000 |
YDxxxxxx |
A lowering kit offered as special equipment in Germany. |
2000 |
YDxxxxxx |
August 1999: introduction of the Stepspeed gearbox shortly after the MY2000 models. |
2000 |
YD512772 |
New OAT coolant type introduced and change cycle enhanced. Colour now purple instead of green/blue. |
2000 |
YD514326 |
New windscreen wiper motor fitted. Identified by a small connector with five 2.8 mm blades inside. |
2000 |
YD518177 |
MGF No. 60.000. |
2000 |
YD522573 |
New downpipe, new oxygen sensor, new water temperature sensor and new fuel pump fitted. Modifications on throttle body. Marelli A115i alternator replaced by the new GCB2 variant. |
2000 |
YD525454 |
New brake master cylinder fitted. |
2001 |
1Dxxxxxx |
Model year 2001. New VIN number, starting with 1D. |
2001 |
1D520734 |
MGF Wedgwood SE model introduced. 650 cars were built in total. |
2001 |
1D522573 |
New specification due to EURO 3 environment rules. Modifications on MEMS electronic control unit. New rear silencer and new air filter fitted. |
2001 |
1D525705 |
MGF Trophy SE introduced with different suspension and body parts. |
2001 |
1D527784 |
March 2001: improved cylinder head gasket introduced. Fitted with steel dowels. |
2001 |
1D529868 |
Front MG badge changed to self adhesive. |
2002 |
2Dxxxxxx |
July 2001: model year 2002. VIN number starting now with 2D. |
2002 |
2D533177 |
MGF No. 75.000. |
2002 |
2D535576 |
January 3, 2002: last MGF with Hydragas suspension. In total 77.301 MGF cars were built. |
2002 |
2D600101 |
Introduction of the MGTF in January 2002. There was a distinctive style change and important improvements to the steering, body shell stiffness and suspension with conventional coil springs replacing the Hydragas of the MGF. |
2002 |
2D604171 |
Anniversary recording the manufacture of 1.5 Million MG cars. |
2002 |
2D607324 |
MGTF Sprint SE model introduced. 1063 cars were built in total. |
2003 |
2D6093xx
to 2D61xxxx |
Model year 2003. New VIN number, starting with 3D. |
2003 |
3D610318 |
New engine management relay. |
2003 |
3D615xxx |
The pressure relief thermostat appeared in some cars. This new thermostat is fitted now between the radiator hoses. |
2003 |
3D615352 | March 2003: Introduction of the TF115 and TF135 Cool Blue SE models. 2624 cars were built in total. |
2004 |
4Dxxxxxx |
Model year 2004. New VIN number, starting with 4D. |
2004 |
4D624389 |
September 2003: Introduction of the TF Sunstorm LE model. 1.072 cars were built in total. |
2004 |
4D627744 |
January 2004: Introduction of the TF 80th Anniversary LE model. 1.600 cars were built in total. |
2004 |
4D629951 |
The pressure relief thermostat was introduced to all cars. Fitted between the radiator hoses. |
2004 |
4D633260 |
March 2004: Introduction of the Spark SE model. 1451 cars were built in total. |
2004 |
4D632424 |
New coolant expansion bottle with level sensor. |
2004 |
4D638640 |
Updated pressure relief thermostat introduced with minor differences on the bypass valve. |
2005 |
5D639631 |
Model year 2005 with several changes including a new design of fuse panel and a glass rear window. New VIN number, staring with 5D. |
2005 |
5D639634 |
New brake master cylinder fitted. |
2005 |
5D641671 |
Last car officially built which left the line at 10.22 hours on the 7th April 2005. |
2005 |
5D641764 |
Very last VIN of the series supplied to cars unofficially made after the close down. |
2005 |
The production of all MG models was suspended on the 7th of April 2005 when MG Rover collapsed. | |
Source: MG-Rover Group (2005) |