Roof rack for MG4

[MG4London]

I have read mixed reports some saying it’s not designed for a roof box and some saying you can.

Has anyone put a roof rack on their MG4 yet?

 

[siteguru]

In the UK the MG4 is not certified for a roof box, but I think some EU countries have it as an option.

 

[tsedge]

Yes and this obviously affects insurance.

 

[JuziWomble]

In the UK the MG4 is not certified for a roof box, but I think some EU countries have it as an option.

Guess that's the same then for Bike Rack options - As in Nope :-(

 

[tsedge]

Guess that's the same then for Bike Rack options - As in Nope :-(

Towbar bike rack is possible

 

[JuziWomble]

Towbar bike rack is possible

Agreed - But costly

 

[munkiev]

Take a look at sea sucker roof racks we have one for ours seasucker.com

 

[Ian Key]

Take a look at sea sucker roof racks we have one for ours seasucker.com

Unfortunately, as siteguru says, the car hasn't been certified for a roof rack in the UK so fitting one would invalidate your insurance.

 

[JuziWomble]

I wonder if a SeaSucker would work on an MG 4 in this manor tho ....

Did a mental size up - Think the rear wheel would be hanging too low on re bumper ?

 

[munkiev]

I wonder if a SeaSucker would work on an MG 4 in this manor tho ....

Did a mental size up - Think the rear wheel would be hanging too low on re bumper ?
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Yes probably too low I’ll try to get some pics next time I use mine on the roof. Have friends with them on Aston martins, Audi Tt etc all have no issues

 

[Cstef]

Thule Brand has MG4 Roofbar Kit 145342
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Thule WingBar Edge | Thule | België

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www.thule.com

 

[JuziWomble]

Thule Brand has MG4 Roofbar Kit 145342
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Thule WingBar Edge | Thule | België

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www.thule.com

Why cant we do this in the UK !??!

 

[WonkoTheSaneUK]

Why cant we do this in the UK !??!

Because MG never got the car certified for any roof loading.

 

[tsedge]

Why cant we do this in the UK !??!

I believe it is just down for MG to apply to have it certified for a roof rack in the UK. A similar thing happened with the MG5, which despite having roof rails was not approved to use them in the UK for ages.

Edit: @WonkoTheSaneUK beat me to it again! I will stop trying! ?

 

[JuziWomble]

Thule WingBar Evo | Thule | United Kingdom

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www.thule.com

UK - Available ?

I believe it is just down for MG to apply to have it certified for a roof rack in the UK. A similar thing happened with the MG5, which despite having roof rails was not approved to use them in the UK for ages.

Edit: @WonkoTheSaneUK beat me to it again! I will stop trying! ?

?? So eventually they could use them ?

&is it insurance related issues that 'legally prevent' rather than just doing it ?

 

[tsedge]

7 months after going on sale, MG can finally say whether owners of its electric estate car can use the roof rails - Which?

Key testing of the MG5 EV hadn't been carried out, so owners had been told not to put anything on the roof

www.which.co.uk

?? So eventually they could use them ?

Yes - see above I have posted a link to the story.

&is it insurance related issues that 'legally prevent' rather than just doing it ?

Correct.

 

[JuziWomble]

I've put a nice and polite enquiry to VCA ..

 

[tsedge]

I've put a nice and polite enquiry to VCA ..

That is helpful, would be just like MG to get around to it and not tell us!

 

[Vingnut]

Thule have two roofbar mounting kits for the MG4, and at least 2 bar systems that fit (Wingbar Evo and Wingbar Edge) as far as I can find on Thule homepage here in Norway.

It seem this is the same kit for the rest of the world where Thule is sold too.

• Thule Wingbar Evo 127 cm roofbar 2-pack black | 711320
• Thule Clamp Evo foot to vehicle 4-pack black | 710500
• Kit 145342

• Thule Wingbar Evo 127 cm roofbar 2-pack aluminium | 711300
• Thule Clamp Evo foot to vehicle 4-pack black | 710500
• Kit 145342

• Thule WingBar Edge 104 cm roofbar 1-pack black | 721520
• Thule WingBar Edge 95 cm roofbar 1-pack black | 721420
• Thule Clamp Edge foot to vehicle 4-pack black | 720500
• Kit 145342

• Thule WingBar Edge 104 cm roofbar 1-pack black aluminium | 721500
• Thule WingBar Edge 95 cm roofbar 1-pack aluminium | 721400
• Thule Clamp Edge foot to vehicle 4-pack black | 720500
• Kit 145342

 

[JuziWomble]

Thule UK list similar - MG UK say NAH .. So why Do Thule advertise them - I mean if you didnt research and just went into say Halfords and ordered via there the Thule bits you could be non the wiser ....