Tim here in sunny (not) St Ives. The Cambridgeshire version. Followed your forum and thought i'd say hello!
Bought a nightfire red 1999 MGF VVC about a month ago. Decent condition for just over 100 000 miles. Just found a cheap, new 52 mm throttle body off ebay which i can't wait to (attempt to) fit! Luckily neighbour is a mechanic if I get stuck! Will post a pic of car once website is back with more space!