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Thank you, I will do that and see how it goes.
I am not expecting to do any long trips at the present time!!!!.
Thanks for all your help.

Hi talkingcars,
No, there are a few spots, but no more big clots like this one.
Underside if the oil filler cap is clean, with a few beads of what looks like condensation, no milkyness.
Oil on the dipstick is clean, it was only changed a few hundred miles ago, along with the filter.

Hi Cobber,
It was floating in the expansion tank, I put the cardboard in and it stuck when I pulled it out. There is no evidence that the HG has ever been changed.
There are no other symptoms that I can see.
Has anyone tried the cheap "Combustion gas in the coolant" tests?

Am I correct in thinking that the head gasket has or is failing.
MG TF 2005 model year 49,000 miles
This was dipped out of the expansion tank.
I only did the cam belt at Christmas and have'nt used a tankful of fuel since.
Any helpful comments?

Welcombe!
Nice car.

As requested, "How to's" with missing pics.
These are Davids "how to's", but he has already posted that his original pics are not available. His laptop broke.
Releasing the speedo clock pod
Engine access cover - How to remove(with Hoops)
Seats - How to remove and refit.
MGF/TF User Recommended Tyres for 15" & 17" wheels Main text OK, pics missing from the comments
IAC Valve - How to remove/refit. (Stepper Motor)
Soft top; Rear Foam Seal - How to Replace.
Removing and replacing hydragas spheres.
Door mirrors - How to dismantle, replace glass.
Heated Seats - How to fit heat pads
Illuminated needles - How to fit.
Instrument Cluster - How to remove.
Radiator Replacement - How to. only 1 pic, rest OK
Plasma Dials - How to fit.
Suplex Suspension - How to fit.(But Don't!)
Leather seat renovation - How to.
Door Window Cheater - How to replace
XPart Service Centre - How to Find no pics, just chinese.
However on further investigation most of the topics have been covered on another site,

https://www.mg-rover.org/threads/hints-and-tips-f-tf-how-to-guides-tyre-guide.210613/

So perhaps all is not lost.

Thank you Sundance, I am enjoying learning with the "How Too's" here.
Driving the car is more interesting than fun at the moment, but still enjoyable.

Thank you for the welcome, Keymaster.
I have always mistrusted dealers, so change my car infrequently.
I did ask them for a price to do the cam and alternator belts as they are not covered by their warrantee, but in the end decided to do it myself.
"If you want it done right, do it yourself" could be my motto.
I just wish it was not so cold this week!

Thank you for the welcome Bertl,
I am looking forward to the rain stopping so that the roof can go back and I wont need to duck under it to get in & out.
I only bought it on the 1st December, from a dealer "fully serviced".
Looked at the alternator drive belt today and it is cracked beyond belief, so I will not be using it till I get that replaced and also check the cam belt. Neither are covered by the warranty.
I have also ordered the belt adjuster mod as it looks a good idea.

Thank you for that, I do understand the problems of the older car, never having bought a new one. My last car was a Renault Grand Scenic diesel, which never gave me any major problems although I became an expert window winder module replacer!
I just felt that a change from a "sensible" car to a sports car was needed, at my age it was really now or never.
So far it has been an enjoyable experience, even in the wet.