The dashboard is the most visible part of any MGF or MG TF interior, and it is also the area that dates or lifts the cabin more than any other. MGOC Spares holds a full range of dashboard components and fixings covering both the original MGF ('Mk 1' style, to VIN XD511058) and the revised facia fitted to later MGFs from XD511059 and all MG TF cars ('Mk 2' style). The catalogue covers everything needed to refresh a tired dashboard, repair damaged fixings, or upgrade the appearance with factory-quality trim kits.
Mk 1 and Mk 2 Dashboard Styles
The MGF received a significantly revised dashboard and centre console at VIN XD511059, and the same 'Mk 2' architecture carried straight over to the MG TF when it launched in 2002. Mk 1 cars have the original 1995-launch facia with its own switch panel design, gauge housing, and trim aperture pattern. Mk 2 cars have the redesigned facia with a different gauge housing, adaptor mouldings (upper and lower), and repositioned switch layout. Most Mk 1 and Mk 2 dashboard parts are not interchangeable, so the VIN breakpoint is the single most important piece of information when ordering.
Confirm whether the car is Mk 1 or Mk 2 style before selecting components, items fitted in the wrong position will not align with the surrounding trim.
Dash Trim Kits
The S800-series dash trim kits are adhesive-backed finishing panels that upgrade the factory plastic console, switch surrounds, radio aperture, gear lever area and face-level air vents in a single coordinated set. Three finishes are available: burr walnut for the traditional sports car look, carbon fibre effect for a modern performance feel, and brushed alloy for a clean contemporary finish. Mk 1 and Mk 2 kits are specified separately, the Mk 1 kits (S800 walnut, S805 carbon, S810 alloy) suit MGF cars to XD511058, while the Mk 2 kits (S801 walnut, S806 carbon, S811 alloy) cover MGF from XD511059 and all MG TF cars. Fitting requires only thorough cleaning of the original surfaces and careful positioning; no tools or modifications are needed.
Gauge Housings and Switch Panels
Gauge housings are available as complete assemblies in both Mk 1 and Mk 2 forms, with Mk 2 housings offered in a wide range of factory colours including Plain Black, Technical Black, Technical Grey, Silver, Burr Walnut, Solar Red, Trophy Blue, Trophy Yellow and Anthracite to match original interior trim or complement a retrim. Switch panels are specified separately for air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned cars on Mk 1 facias, so the car's original specification must be confirmed before ordering. Adaptor mouldings (upper, lower left and lower right) are specific to Mk 2 facias and are the correct parts where the housing is being replaced and the original adaptors are damaged or missing.
Heater Knobs, Fixings and Small Parts
The heater control area is a high-wear part of any interior, and the rotary knobs for temperature, fan speed and air distribution are commonly lost, cracked or faded. Replacement heater knob sets are available in standard black and brushed aluminium finish, the latter working particularly well alongside the alloy dash trim kits. Alongside the knobs, dashboard assembly uses a mix of specialist fasteners that rarely survive multiple removals, trim screws coloured to suit the surrounding fascia, studs, locking washers, drive-type fasteners, clips and grommets. When removing a dashboard for repair or retrim work, ordering a fresh set of small-parts fixings at the same time avoids the frustration of tired or missing items at reassembly.
Seat belt escutcheons, bulkhead clips, airbag aperture covers and their associated fixings are also covered in the same section of the catalogue.
Ordering Considerations
When ordering dashboard components, the two most useful pieces of information are the car's VIN (to confirm Mk 1 or Mk 2 facia) and the original interior colour or specification, which affects gauge housing colour choice and trim kit compatibility with surrounding surfaces. For special-edition cars, 75th Anniversary, Trophy 160, LE500 and 85th Anniversary, specific trim details or badges may apply, and those items are covered alongside the mainstream dashboard parts where relevant.