MGOC Spares

MGOC Spares Based near Cambridge UK, we aim to provide products, advice & services to MG owners like you!

“Hold on… I’ve got an idea.” 🇬🇧🚗Returning from this year's fantastic International Mini Meet, held in Poland. 🇵🇱 Having ...
05/06/2026

“Hold on… I’ve got an idea.” 🇬🇧🚗

Returning from this year's fantastic International Mini Meet, held in Poland. 🇵🇱 Having covered thousands of miles, disaster struck while queuing to board the Harwich–Hook of Holland ferry at 10pm. A failing clutch release bearing on Alec Tulloch's 1961 Austin Mini Cooper threatened to bring his Mini adventure to an unscheduled halt.

Fortunately, classic car owners are a resourceful bunch, and after some comms through social media including Jeff Ruggles, editor of Mini World Magazine, Bob had an idea which might just save their bacon.

Travelling with friends Bob Robertson in his 1967 Austin Mini Cooper and Keith Rogerson and his partner in their 2001 MGF, Alec checked the MGOC Spares website and found exactly what he needed, a Classic Mini pre-Verto clutch release bearing (GRB238).
When the ferry docked in Harwich at 6.30am, the convoy headed straight to MGOC Spares Cambridge to buy a new bearing and get to work.

As a time-served mechanic, Alec had wisely left the otherwise inaccessible bellhousing bolts out when carrying out previous work. That bit of foresight paid dividends, allowing the bearing to be replaced in the car park in under 30 minutes.
Crisis over. Adventure resumed. Alec proudly announced "We'll be back in Edinburgh for tea. My wife tells me it'll be pizza!" 🍕

Safe travels, and thanks for calling in on your way home!

Summer drives start here - and our June Hotline deals are ready to keep your MG looking and performing its best! ☀️🔥This...
04/06/2026

Summer drives start here - and our June Hotline deals are ready to keep your MG looking and performing its best! ☀️🔥

This June, we’ve got:

🚗 New Tailored Indoor Car Covers
🛞 New Midget 145-80-13 Tyres
🛢️ New Style Castrol Pump Oil Can
🔧 Back in stock - MGF Rear Track Control Arm
✨ Save over £59 on MGB Limited Edition Alloy Wheel Offer

Don’t miss out - these offers are only here for a limited time:
👉 https://www.mgocspares.co.uk/hotlines

Which one are you taking for a spin? 😍🚗Two absolutely lovely examples visiting MGOC Spares today — both tastefully upgra...
03/06/2026

Which one are you taking for a spin? 😍🚗
Two absolutely lovely examples visiting MGOC Spares today — both tastefully upgraded using items from our Accessories range and looking better than ever ✨

🔴 1800 B Roadster – open-top classic motoring at its finest, built for sunny runs and winding country roads ☀️🌿

⚫ MGC GT – the iconic fastback coupe, stylish, practical, grand tourer and every bit as fun to drive 🏁

Both cars are turning heads… but only one can be your dream drive! 👀
👇 Tell us in the comments: which one would you take home — the Roadster or the GT?

🔧 Running repairs at 'Spares! 🚗✨This lovely MG Midget 1098, recently acquired by a new MG owner, popped into the shop ne...
27/05/2026

🔧 Running repairs at 'Spares! 🚗✨

This lovely MG Midget 1098, recently acquired by a new MG owner, popped into the shop needing a replacement fuel pump ⛽🔩

Thanks to our knowledgeable, hands-on team 👨‍🔧🧰, we got him back on the road in no time with a new Hardi fuel pump 💨🚘
https://www.mgocspares.co.uk/product/azx1307q/fuel-pump-mgb-1968-onwards-hardi-dual-polarity-solid-state

Now… that’s quite a toolkit! 😄🛠️
What essentials do you carry in your classic car toolkit? 👇

Nothing to Declare? 🇪🇸 🚗We couldn’t help but admire this striking Vermillion Red 1980 MGB GT during a recent visit from...
26/05/2026

Nothing to Declare? 🇪🇸 🚗
We couldn’t help but admire this striking Vermillion Red 1980 MGB GT during a recent visit from the Coventry & Warwickshire MGOC to the Club Shop.
Owner Rob Bird bought the car in 2019 with just 17,000 miles on the clock, although the purchase wasn’t exactly planned!

While holidaying in Spain and looking at properties, Rob was invited out for a drive by the previous owner. One spirited run up a smooth mountain road to a mountain-top café later, the conversation had completely changed ..

“They talked me out of buying a house in Spain… and talked me into buying their MG instead!”

Despite already owning three MGs at home, Rob couldn’t resist adding the GT alongside his 1959 MGA Coupe and MG TF LE500.

The GT has since become a rolling advert for MGOC Spares, featuring:
✔ Sports Recliner Seats
✔ Burr Walnut Interior
✔ Ultimate Carpet Set
✔ Stainless Steel Exhaust
✔ Remanufactured Engine
✔ Hi-Lite 15" Wheels
✔ Chrome Bumper Conversion

The previous owner had kept every receipt in an old Oxford exercise book, totalling an impressive £18,175 — and it certainly shows!

Best of all was returning to the beach to explain to his wife that he’d bought a rather unexpected “holiday souvenir”...

“On seeing the car she said, ‘It’s lovely… but how are you going to get it home?’”
Now that’s an MG story worth telling.

🚗💨 Are your classic car brakes performing as well as they should? 🤔One MG RV8 owner asked a simple question… but the ans...
22/05/2026

🚗💨 Are your classic car brakes performing as well as they should? 🤔
One MG RV8 owner asked a simple question… but the answer revealed some surprising truths about braking performance, low-mileage cars, and common upgrade mistakes. 👀

Before you spend money on modifications, this is well worth a read. 🔧📖

👉 Read the full blog to discover what could really be affecting your brakes.
https://www.mgocspares.co.uk/blog/1414/mg-rv8-brake-issues

A proper Midget rescue story 🛠️Meet Ben Burdett, 22, university student down in Wi******er 🎓, and the proud custodian of...
18/05/2026

A proper Midget rescue story 🛠️
Meet Ben Burdett, 22, university student down in Wi******er 🎓, and the proud custodian of a 1974 registered MG Midget he's owned since he was 18.

Yesterday Ben was heading north from Hampshire en route to Edinburgh 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 when his Midget broke down in slow moving traffic in the middle lane of the M1 just outside Northampton With the help of the RAC (thank you, Mark, in torrential rain 🌧️), Ben had a decision to make: accept a tow to a local garage that might see him Monday, or push on.
He chose us. ✅

"I thought, I'm close to Cambridge, I'm close to MGOC Spares and I just knew you'd have the part."
Ben nursed the car, arriving at 8:30pm to a closed shop, and not for the first time, he admits he slept in the Midget overnight 😴. Having the good sense to grab a Pad Thai first at the nearest pub 🍜.

Our early birds opened up at 7am ☀️, took one look at our slightly frozen visitor, and got him straight inside the showroom to warm up with a cuppa ☕ while the MGOC workshop team got to work 🔧.

Despite a full diary, the lads squeezed Ben's poorly Midget in, fitted the part from our shelves, and had him back on the road within a couple of hours, Edinburgh-bound. 🚗💨

There's a lovely thread running through Ben's ownership too. He's been in touch with a previous owner who had the car from 1988-93, when she was 19 herself. Like a true enthusiast, Ben showed three files bursting with history 📁. These cars carry their stories with them wherever they go. ❤️
Bravo Ben, and safe onward journey! Send us a postcard from Scotland. 📮

Need a spare part for your Mighty Midget? Check out our catalogue here https://www.mgocspares.co.uk/catalogue/1_3_340/midget

— Here to Keep You Driving

15/05/2026

🔧 NEW VIDEO: How to Change Your MGB Exhaust 🔧
Whether you've owned your MGB for decades or you're just getting started in the classic car world, our latest workshop video walks you through one of the most satisfying jobs you can tackle in the garage, fitting a fresh exhaust system.

Join the MGOC Spares team as we take you through the process: removing the outgoing system and fitting up a new standard Stainless Steel MGB exhaust from the cast manifold back, using our tailored, comprehensive MGOC Spares exhaust fitting kit.

And if you're looking to take things further? We also stock the full range of Double S Stainless Steel systems from our exclusive partner, hand-made right here in the UK from premium materials and backed by a Lifetime Guarantee. From subtle standard replacements in stainless steel to full performance systems, we've got you covered.
An investment in enjoyment. 🏁

👉 Watch the video now and explore the full Double S range https://www.mgocspares.co.uk/parts/1_3_355_1827_4270/double-s-exhaust-systems

Heritage Matters MGOC Spares was pleased to attend the latest HCVA Heritage Matters Day at the iconic Brooklands Museum ...
13/05/2026

Heritage Matters
MGOC Spares was pleased to attend the latest HCVA Heritage Matters Day at the iconic Brooklands Museum as an Associate Member of the Historic & Classic Vehicles Alliance.

The event hosted in Brookland's historic Clubhouse brought together classic parts suppliers, manufacturs, restorers, auction specialists and industry leaders to discuss the future of the historic vehicle movement, from sustainable fuels and skills development to protecting our industry’s voice within government.

A big thank you to the HCVA team, Dale Keller, Shân Stokes and all involved for delivering another insightful and worthwhile event, helping ensure the classic vehicle sector remains strong, relevant and understood.

To round off the day, we also had the opportunity to enjoy a guided tour from Brooklands’ excellent volunteers and even stand beside the famous banked circuit — a reminder of the incredible heritage and engineering legacy that continues to inspire everything we do.

Photo Credit - Gun Hill Studios

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