Yes that car was a cat D it belonged to another MGF TF parts supplier a few years ago,
Hopton Garage had it in when it was already pink they never painted it i think it was a px.
That Hopton Garage pic a few years old now,they had the red MG livery signs when i visited last.
The owner David a charming old school gent,got our MG3 new for us in 2014.
Hopton Garage gave up on MG MOTORS last summer still trading but not with MG UK when i spoke to them a few weeks back.although Hopton Garage was up for sale now sold.