DJMONK

Thanks for the info.

Since i repaired what i believe to be the rubber hose from the thermostat (very short hose that does a 360) my wife has been running the car 30 mins each way for the last 2 weeks and all seems fine. The hose in question split and i'm feeling this was old age. The second leak was from the metal pipes underneath at the front and i simply disconnected both cleaned them off inside the rubber and the outside of the metal. Nothing further has happened and it seems to be running well. Temperature gauge is working and no further issues as yet!.
Could you recommend a MGTF mechanic in surrey who's not going to fleece me, I would like it checked out by a professional until i get a better idea and more time to work on her (the MG!).

P.S I had a car blow a dual mass fly wheel on the way down to France before and i am 7,000 pounds aware that the French don't do foreign cars well or cheaply.

Thanking you all sincerely for any info you may have and your time.