Smoothyman1

Cheers, will give the electrics a good going over.

It's quite likely the topic has been covered but if it's not in the pipework, let me share my experience.
I have a 2005 MGTF 1.6 in Starlight Silver, purchased back in 2014 with just 28,000 miles on the clock. Cherished and loved car.
Recently experienced the electrics going silly, on a recent run suddenly ABS light starts glowing followed by the SBS light displaying, Speedo drops to zero,
Mileage meter flashes and dissapears, rev counter bounces. No loss of power steering and no problem with the breaks.
Having left the car for a couple of hours, she started first time and remained calm for the journey home. Having arrived, I turned off engine then tried to restart it.
Nothing, completely dead. Lights worked, heater blower worked, windscreen wipers worked. Tried to restart, got clicking form the starter motor and engine attempting to fire up without success. Now many have said it's the classic signs of a faulty alternator. Before you shell out for a replacement, you need to check something out. The Ignition barrel and connecting leads. I removed the cowling and started pressing the connector block. Turned ignition on, car started with no hesitation. I then applied the unit with quick drying electrical contact spray. I'm no longer getting issues. I've left the cowling loose just in case it plays up again. Hoping this is a permanant fix. I'll keep you posted.

Just joined up, great to be part of the family. Owned MG's since 2003, 76' MGB GT, 64' MGB Roadster and now 2005 MGTF 1.6 bought back in 2014.