A head gasket failure (HGF) doesn’t mean the end of the world.

Head gasket failures can be repaired and Jon has replaced more HG’s than he cares to remember. Once replaced the owner need never worry about HGF again.

Unsure if you have a Head Gasket issue? Try our free HGF Calculator check.

As mobile mechanic’s distance is no problem for Rough Luck Racing, We travel throughout the United Kingdom (and Europe!) to repair our clients cars. The furthest north we have been is Norway and the furthest south we have been is Lisbon, Portugal.

Be assured wherever your car is – We can get there, get it repaired and get it moving once again.

We provide Head Gasket replacements for both K series MPI & VVC variants, and with different options for both. A full breakdown of the costs of head gasket repleacement for the MGF and MGTF are below.

If you need help with understanding the options, please do contact us.


HG repair costs for 4 cylinder Models:

For 4 cylinder Models MGF, MG TF, MG ZR, MG ZS & MG ZT

  • Head Gasket replacement
  • Cam cover gasket (where required)
  • Exhaust manifold gasket
  • Inlet manifold gasket
  • New coolant
  • Oil filter and oil
  • Head and block faces checked for heat damage and distortion
  • Head bolts checked/measured and replaced if required

Non-VVC Models £340.00
VVC Models £365.00


Option 2

As above with the following extras:

  • Cam belt replaced
  • Water pump replaced
  • Tensioner replaced

Non-VVC Models £445.00
VVC Models £520.00


Option 3

All the above (Option 1 & 2) with the following extras:

  • Lower oil rail
  • Thermostat
  • Expansion cap

Non-VVC Models £565.00
VVC Models £615.00


Please note: Rough Luck Racing can not offer a fitting service on head gaskets or head bolts bought by the client, however all other parts can be fitted. All pricing correct at time of publication, but are subject to change.

When a date for a booking either at the workshop or on a mobile basis is offered this will be valid for up to 72 hours.

Traveling throughout the UK we can visit you and repair your car at your home location.

Call us now on 07766 99 37 17 or send us a message via our Contact page.