To answer the question of a side impact, it's unbelievable.I totalled my first mg f at 80mph on the motorway hitting both sides AND spinning it about 6 times, all I had was a bump on my brow where the airbag went off (only coz my chair is all the way forward and I drive with a cushion - yes I'm tiny) and a cut on my leg where I caught it climbing over the barrier
Without a doubt any other car and I would def of been incredibly hurt if not dead. If replace the head gasket with one from the mg tf
That held up really well, considering how far back the design dates back to. I don't know how it would fair in a side impact, and I don't know how well protected the occupants are (ie sharp edges, hard unforgiving surfaces), but external impact absorption properties twinned with a passenger cell which seemed not to deteriorate would make this a fairly safe bet for a front end impact survival, of course depending on the severity, impact speed and what you hit.
This is actually an extremely good test result, but the side impact is even more remarkable. It scores near maximum, even without a curtain/head airbag.
Shame to see the best-looking car on the planet being smashed up, but also comforting to know I'll be relatively safe in mine if the worst ever happens. Yeah, I know the car has it's problems (like any car!)and it's now an old design but I'm SO happy I've got one - plus it doesn't look like it's been flattened by a big foot like the MX5 :)
My sis had no problems with hers for 2 years, it passed all its M.O.T's with flying colours. I think the head gaskets might have been the only issue with them. If its had a resonable S/H it should be ok. My sis's was F/S/H and low milage. I would check out how much a similar Mazda MX-5 is first before you buy one, just so you don't get ripped off, make sure its less than a Mazda MX-5 otherwise you will be ripped right off!
my sister had one of these. Much better looking than an MX-5, cheaper than an MX-5, stiffer than an MX-5 but then once any car is past its dealers warranty there are no full guarantees with anything! I know MX-5's were more reliable in general because the parts were more expensive but then there are always bad apples in barrels.
I know you wouldn't want your pride and joy bashed, but that does remarkably well. What you're looking for is deformation of the A pillar and passenger compartment- of which this has very little. The mid-engine layout allows a big empty-ish crumple zone at the front, instead of a big solid engine block.
To answer the question of a side impact, it's unbelievable.I totalled my first mg f at 80mph on the motorway hitting both sides AND spinning it about 6 times, all I had was a bump on my brow where the airbag went off (only coz my chair is all the way forward and I drive with a cushion - yes I'm tiny) and a cut on my leg where I caught it climbing over the barrier
Without a doubt any other car and I would def of been incredibly hurt if not dead. If replace the head gasket with one from the mg tf
fuzzysuzzy 1 year ago
Thats actually very good for a convertible.
Funboymark 1 year ago
jesus i have that car
darktigerblader54321 1 year ago
Try a 1962 Cadilac, it wont even dent!!
interplexer 1 year ago
That held up really well, considering how far back the design dates back to. I don't know how it would fair in a side impact, and I don't know how well protected the occupants are (ie sharp edges, hard unforgiving surfaces), but external impact absorption properties twinned with a passenger cell which seemed not to deteriorate would make this a fairly safe bet for a front end impact survival, of course depending on the severity, impact speed and what you hit.
charlieflint 1 year ago
lol, not bad, the dummy seems alright. :D
chesterchan2005 2 years ago
oh ok then....... i still think there good cars and its still my fravriot car (cant spell sorry)
hpitrophy 2 years ago
Snif, Snif :(
k1nebel 3 years ago
This is actually an extremely good test result, but the side impact is even more remarkable. It scores near maximum, even without a curtain/head airbag.
Nicodemus1971 3 years ago
how did you get this video?
44bucks 3 years ago
we just got an mg tf 1.8 its a beautiful car
luked48 4 years ago
that's good
hardvibes 4 years ago
Old design, full of problems but still arguably the most beatiful convertible ever!
MG for life!
Eddie2106 4 years ago
Best thing for the MGF.
davesideways 4 years ago
Its not an MGF you turd, its an MG TF
m4c0me 4 years ago
And another 13HP makes it good?
davesideways 4 years ago
13HP is 13HP more than anything with 13 HP less so it has to make it a little better if thats what your trying to say.
m4c0me 4 years ago
It also could be 160hp model. Great looking car.
bumgrape 4 years ago
No problems here.
paulstearne 4 years ago
O SO GAY!!!
carguydd 4 years ago
Shame to see the best-looking car on the planet being smashed up, but also comforting to know I'll be relatively safe in mine if the worst ever happens. Yeah, I know the car has it's problems (like any car!)and it's now an old design but I'm SO happy I've got one - plus it doesn't look like it's been flattened by a big foot like the MX5 :)
adchelle 4 years ago
what kind of problems does MG TF got?? im planing to buy one.. i really like it :D thanks alot
vatusai 4 years ago
Head Gasket (if u dont check the water al the time and u dont service it a lot and if u thrash it from cold )other than that its good
hamster639 4 years ago
My sis had no problems with hers for 2 years, it passed all its M.O.T's with flying colours. I think the head gaskets might have been the only issue with them. If its had a resonable S/H it should be ok. My sis's was F/S/H and low milage. I would check out how much a similar Mazda MX-5 is first before you buy one, just so you don't get ripped off, make sure its less than a Mazda MX-5 otherwise you will be ripped right off!
1ns4ne1d10t 2 years ago
If there is an MX-5 170,000, NSH, MOT &Tax £1300 or an MGF, 80,000,Some S/H MOT&Tax £1300 <thats within reason,
If its an MX-5, 60,000, F/S/H, MOT&Tax £4,995 or an MGF, 56,000, F/S/H, MOT&Tax £4995 <RIP OFF, BUY THE MX-5!
1ns4ne1d10t 2 years ago
my sister had one of these. Much better looking than an MX-5, cheaper than an MX-5, stiffer than an MX-5 but then once any car is past its dealers warranty there are no full guarantees with anything! I know MX-5's were more reliable in general because the parts were more expensive but then there are always bad apples in barrels.
1ns4ne1d10t 2 years ago
2002 facelift increased ridgity by 20%
liam8910 4 years ago
It's still the best in the class, 4 stars for passenger and a 3 star safety for pedestrians not bad for a 12 year old car!
jamesukksa 4 years ago
Best in it's class at the time...
LiamOlf 5 years ago
That absolutely scares the living snot out of me.
JayStiff 5 years ago
Why, it doesnt do that poorly.
Mieden 5 years ago
I know you wouldn't want your pride and joy bashed, but that does remarkably well. What you're looking for is deformation of the A pillar and passenger compartment- of which this has very little. The mid-engine layout allows a big empty-ish crumple zone at the front, instead of a big solid engine block.
Lifeofriley18 4 years ago
The more the front end crush's the more protected the driver and passenger.
bumgrape 4 years ago