Early 1500's with the low starter position were quipped with starter drive covers. A few very early production cars may not have had this part, which could explain why it's not shown in The Series "MGA" Service Parts List. I'm not sure about the 1600's. When the starter was located higher starting in January 1959 this cover became more of a nuisance than a benefit. It is very easy to smash the tin cup during R&R of the engine (and gearbox). I believe this cover was discontinued sometime before production of the 1600 started, but not sure exactly when.
Très belle réalisation et solution géniale, il fallait y penser.
le texte du Guru résume à peu près les justifications d' une modification usine aprèscoup, la nécessité a disparu avec le repositionnement du démarreur
Quand au cache en caoutchouc sur la fourchette, il craquèle avec le temps sous les effets combinés des impacts potentiels de gravier mais plus sûrement au contact de l' huile dans la cloche
d' embrayage .
, soigne-le et profite-en ! Ils grandissent tellement vite ces enfants 
