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H G Cox letter 27 August 1947

(99kb)  A letter to Sir Miles Thomas detailing sales early orders for the MG Y.


MG YT Factory Production Records ~ recreated

 (1.8mb)A PDF file by David Pelham (updated 31 January 2026).


The Complete Manchester XPAG Files

by Paul Ireland


Classic Engines, Modern Oil

by Paul Ireland


Register your MG Y Type with us

Register on line or download a form to email or fax your registration to us


Fractions to Decimals to Millimetres

A table to convert fractions of an inch into decimals and millimeters


UK Licence plates

A document reproduced here by kind permission of the Chiltern Vehicle Preservation Group


Parts Cross Reference pages

Look up modern supplier part numbers for your MG Y Type Parts needs


MG Service Department Service Sheet Amendments


The XPAG Cooling System

by Gene Gillam


The Alternate Parts List

by John Lawson. This is a very useful cross reference on many Y/YT and YB parts and lists other cars that had the same parts.


Guide for Users of Historic Vehicles

by FIVA


Safety Fast Newsletters

A full back catalogue of Newsletters scanned from Safety Fast, from the first in 1992, to date.


The MG Y Type Buyer's Guide

A miscellany of resources and articles to help you decide on how to buy and what to look for.


Original brochure
MG Y Type Screensaver

(2.7 MB).


YT brochure
MG YT Screensaver

(3.12mb)


Let there be Ys
Let there be Ys Screensaver

(11.16mb)


5 Speed YB Conversion

(241kb) A PDF by Tony Vernall.


MG Engine History

A PDF file by Neil Cairns - Version 9.0. (1.3mb)


MG Y Ledgers

(310kb) A PDF file with an introduction by Neil Cairns of guarantee plates, chassis numbers and engine numbers, where this information is known.


Post War M.G. Saloon cars 1947 - 1999

(4.5mb including colour pictures) by Neil Cairns.


Miscellaneous items

Radiator cap mascots
and Hood Ornaments

How different people decorate the front of their car.
As always, consult your local laws governing where you live please.


Luggage straps for the MG Y

Details on the luggage straps that were available as a period optional extra.


Stories from the Rear view mirror

Historical research on individual cars by their owners.


Models of the MG Y Type

Details of models of the MG Y Type.


Historical Timeline of Y history events and contemporary world news.


Sister Cars to the MG Y Type

by Neil Cairns


The MG Y Type Tool Kit

by Jeremy Havard.


Terry Ciantar's original tool kit

Photographs by Terry Ciantar.


Service tools for use in the MG Series Y

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3 September 2026

Peter Irwin has requested assistance please in tracing his father's old MG Y. Please have a look and if you recognise it and can help him, please contact him on the link provided. Thank you


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2 September 2026

Today please welcome Albert den Iseger with YB 1428 to Ys on Parade. YB 1428 is another new survivor find for us and is looking resplenant.


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1 September 2026

This month Picture of the month is courtesy of Keith Herkes with YB 0321.


We are also pleased to announce plans have now begun for the Australian celebration of the MG Y's Octogintennial Anniversary Rally in 2027. Please see the notice below:


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Hello Y-Type Owners,


Some thirty years ago, Steven and Lynne Brompton hosted the 50th Anniversary Rally for the MG Y-types in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney.


Since then, many of us have gathered to celebrate the Y-Type and to meet and socialise face to face – all have been great times, exploring great roads with other Y-Types.


In 2007, we went to Maitland, New South Wales for the 60th. In 2012 we were at Mount Victoria New South Wales for the 65th in 2012. Then to Nambour, Queensland for the 70th in 2017, and more recently Gympie Queensland for the 75th in 2022.


Ewan Ward has stepped forward and offered to host the 80th Anniversary rally in 2027. It will be in Queanbeyan NSW from Tuesday 12th to Friday 15th October 2027.


Please save these dates and give some thought to attending the Y-Type 80th Anniversary Rally in 2027!


Further details will be provided as they become available and Expressions of Interest called over the coming months. Meanwhile, if you are aware of any clashes with other major events or any other feedback, then let us know.


My email is theclassicworkshop67@gmail.com and Ewan’s email is ewanward@iprimus.com.au.


Yours in Y-Types


Tony Slattery

International MG Y-Type Register

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