# MG T-Series Archive

> An independent, accuracy-first archive of the classic MG T-Type sports cars (TA, TB, TC, TD, TF and TF 1500) built at Abingdon from 1936 to 1955. Written and maintained by Jon Cosson, owner of a 1954 MG TF 1500.

The archive covers model history and identification, buying guidance, values, insurance, factory production records, an owner-submitted registry, a technical library, a full tuning cluster, marque specialists and events. Content is enthusiast-authored from first-hand ownership and cross-references the MG Car Club T Register and MG Owners' Club where appropriate.

## Core pages

- [Home](https://mgtseries.com/): Overview of the T-Series and gateway to the archive.
- [New to T-Types?](https://mgtseries.com/new-to-t-types): Plain-language introduction — what a T-Type is and which model to start with.
- [About](https://mgtseries.com/about): Editorial manifesto, author bio, fact-checking policy and contact form.
- [FAQ](https://mgtseries.com/faq): 39 answers across 11 categories, with FAQPage JSON-LD.

## Models

- [The Models (hub + comparison table)](https://mgtseries.com/models)
- [MG TA (1936–1939)](https://mgtseries.com/models/ta): MPJG engine, oil-immersed clutch, ~3,003 built.
- [MG TB (1939)](https://mgtseries.com/models/tb): Rarest T-Type, 379 built, introduced the XPAG engine and dry-plate clutch.
- [MG TC (1945–1949)](https://mgtseries.com/models/tc): First post-war T-Type, credited with creating the US sports car market.
- [MG TD (1950–1953)](https://mgtseries.com/models/td): Best-seller, ~29,664 built, independent front suspension and rack-and-pinion steering.
- [MG TF (1953–1955)](https://mgtseries.com/models/tf): Facelifted TD with faired-in lamps and sloping radiator.
- [The MG TF 1500](https://mgtseries.com/tf1500): XPEG engine identification, chassis and engine number locations, US export focus. Canonical TF 1500 entry.

## Buying

- [Buying Guide hub](https://mgtseries.com/buying-guide)
- [What to Check on Any T-Type](https://mgtseries.com/buying-guide/what-to-check): Ash frame vs steel chassis, rust points, mechanical checks.
- [Auction, Dealer or Private?](https://mgtseries.com/buying/auction-dealer-or-private): Comparison of buying channels for a T-Type.
- [Buying an MG TA](https://mgtseries.com/buying-guide/ta)
- [Buying an MG TB](https://mgtseries.com/buying-guide/tb)
- [Buying an MG TC](https://mgtseries.com/buying-guide/tc)
- [Buying an MG TD](https://mgtseries.com/buying-guide/td)
- [Buying an MG TF / TF 1500](https://mgtseries.com/buying-guide/tf): Includes XPEG engine verification for TF 1500.

## Values, insurance and running costs

- [Values / price guide](https://mgtseries.com/values): Condition-band pricing for each T-Type.
- [Insurance](https://mgtseries.com/insurance): UK specialists, marque-specific notes, and a callout for US owners.
- [Fuel, Oil and Additives](https://mgtseries.com/fuel-oil-additives): Ethanol, ZDDP and lubrication for XPAG / XPEG engines.

## History and heritage

- [History hub](https://mgtseries.com/history)
- [Competition history](https://mgtseries.com/history/mg-t-series-competition-history)
- [Production Records](https://mgtseries.com/production-records): How to look up a car in the MG Car Club T Register database, with chassis and engine number formats.
- [Featured car: WSU 141](https://mgtseries.com/featured/wsu-141): The maintainer's own 1954 MG TF 1500.

## Technical Library

The [Technical Library](https://mgtseries.com/technical-library) is a filterable index of around 30 in-depth articles across History, Engine & Mechanical, Coachwork & Body, Electrics and Restoration. Selected entries:

- [Chassis and engine number identification](https://mgtseries.com/technical-library/chassis-engine-number-identification)
- [MG T-Series Bodywork (pillar)](https://mgtseries.com/technical-library/mg-t-series-bodywork)
- [Complete Tune-Up](https://mgtseries.com/technical-library/mg-t-series-tune-up)
- [SU Carburettor Tuning](https://mgtseries.com/technical-library/su-carb-tuning-mg-t-series)
- [SU Electric Fuel Pump Diagnostics](https://mgtseries.com/technical-library/su-electric-fuel-pump-diagnostics)
- [Ignition and Charging](https://mgtseries.com/technical-library/ignition-and-charging-mg-t-series)
- [Lucas RB106/2 Voltage Regulator (Control Box)](https://mgtseries.com/technical-library/lucas-voltage-regulator-control-box)
- [From the Workshop: TF1500 Overcharging & Rich Running](https://mgtseries.com/technical-library/workshop-tf1500-overcharging-rich-running)
- [Interior: Leather, Upholstery & Dashboard Care](https://mgtseries.com/technical-library/interior-leather-upholstery-dashboard-care)

## Tuning cluster

- [Tuning hub](https://mgtseries.com/tuning)
- [What is tuning?](https://mgtseries.com/tuning/what-is-tuning)
- [How carburettors work](https://mgtseries.com/tuning/how-carburettors-work): With SU cross-section diagram and animation.
- [How a distributor works](https://mgtseries.com/tuning/how-a-distributor-works)
- [Ignition timing](https://mgtseries.com/tuning/ignition-timing)
- [Ignition parts](https://mgtseries.com/tuning/ignition-parts)
- [Setting up SU carburettors](https://mgtseries.com/tuning/setting-up-su-carburettors)

## Comparisons

- [MG TD vs MG TF](https://mgtseries.com/mg-td-vs-tf)
- [MG TF vs MGA](https://mgtseries.com/mg-tf-vs-mga)
- [Classic MG TF (1953–55) vs modern MG TF (roadster)](https://mgtseries.com/mg-tf-classic-vs-modern)

## Community and directories

- [Owner Registry](https://mgtseries.com/registry): Searchable public registry of verified owner-submitted cars (owner email is private and never exposed).
- [Parts & Specialists Directory](https://mgtseries.com/specialists): Parts, restoration, engine, trim and club specialists.
- [Events](https://mgtseries.com/events): Shows and rallies, past events archived.

## Not indexed

The following are excluded from public indexing and should not be crawled: /auth, /admin, /admin/*, /registry/add, /case-studies/distributor/submit.