The gear knob is the single most handled component inside any MGF or MG TF and, for enthusiast owners, the easiest single visual upgrade to make. MGOC Spares catalogues the full range of factory original, special-edition and accessory gear knobs for both Mk 1 (MGF to VIN XD511058) and Mk 2 (MGF from XD511059 and all MG TF) centre consoles, alongside MGOC leather gear knob and gaiter combinations in Cream and Red, and Momo Sport accessory fitments for owners wanting a different feel in the hand.
Mk 1 Factory and Optional Gear Knobs
MGF cars to VIN XD511058 left the factory with the black plastic gear knob (UKJ100240PMA) as standard. A range of optional gear knobs was available during Mk 1 production, including Ash Grey with Red leather (UKJ100350RDL), Ash Grey with Light Granite leather (UKJ100350LBB), full Black leather (UKJ100500PMA), Bright alloy with Black leather (UKJ100720WCV), and Red with Black leather (UKJ100370RAK). Bright alloy (UKJ100960MDC) and a wood-and-alloy knob (VUO100050) were available as accessory fitments. When refreshing a Mk 1 interior to original specification, the correct knob depends on which factory option was fitted, originality-focused owners should check period sales material or the car's build data to confirm.
Mk 2 Factory and Special-Edition Gear Knobs
MGF cars from XD511059 and all MG TF cars were fitted with the round bright alloy knob (UKJ100710MDC) as standard. Special-edition fitments include the round bright alloy with black leather (UKJ000030WCV) fitted to the MGF Trophy 160 and the MG TF Cool Blue SE, the round alloy knob (UKJ000380MDC) fitted to the MG TF 80th Anniversary in black and silver cars, and the round wood knob (UKJ000370ANV) fitted to the MG TF 80th Anniversary in green cars. A round bright alloy accessory-fitment knob (UKJ000170MWJ) is also catalogued for owners upgrading a non-special-edition car to the special-edition look. For Mk 2 originality work, matching the exact factory knob to the car's specification and colour is important, the 80th Anniversary in particular is easy to get wrong.
MGOC Leather Gear Knob and Gaiter Combinations
MGOC Spares catalogues leather gear knob and gaiter combinations (R800 series) that pair a matched leather gear knob with its corresponding gear lever gaiter in a single package. Cream (R800C) and Red (R800M) are catalogued as off-the-shelf options. The combination is the quickest way to refresh the most visible leather surfaces on the console in one purchase, and the matched knob-and-gaiter pairing gives a better-integrated look than buying the two items separately in slightly different shades. The combinations are particularly useful on cars where both the original knob and gaiter are showing their age, a very common situation after twenty-plus years of use.
Momo Sport and Accessory Upgrades
For owners wanting a different feel in the hand, three Momo sport gear knobs are catalogued: Momo Sport (R382), Momo F16 in leather and alloy (R385), and Momo Race in leather and alloy (R387). Momo knobs have a distinctly sportier, weighted feel compared with the factory items and are a popular accessory fitment on cars used for fast road or track days. A burr walnut gear knob (S065) is also catalogued for owners wanting a traditional sports car aesthetic to complement walnut dash trim kits and wood door pods. Momo styles are subject to change, and MGOC's accessories team can advise on current availability.
Ordering Considerations
The right gear knob depends on three things: the car's VIN (Mk 1 or Mk 2 thread and fitment), the originality approach (factory-correct for the specific trim level, or accessory upgrade), and the interior colour scheme. For a coordinated finish, the gear knob should work with the dash trim, door pods and console surrounds as a single scheme rather than being chosen in isolation. Owners refreshing both the knob and gaiter should consider the R800 combinations, which remove the colour-matching guesswork by pairing the two items at purchase.