Rot and neglect are the biggest challenges today – engine issues are minimal with the KV6 and BMW diesel, and…
all about MG ZT and Rover 75 cars
This “blog” contains information, motoring news and reviews, modifications and maintenance, repairs and servicing the MG ZT and Rover 75…
Think I’ll take the ZT out for a run tomorrow. I’ve been before, it’s a good meet and for a…
A great day out for ZED enthusiasts
Best of British Rover Spares
An update to previous contact details:- Best Of British Rover Spares Ltd in Wednesbury, West Midlands, is a car parts distributor.…
New wheel bolts
I fitted the black enamelled wheel bolts I got for Christmas. A pretty straight forward job by removing one bolt…
Review: ‘Proper’ Exhausts for the ZT 260
One of the most evocative aspects of owning a V8 engined car is the intoxicating sound from the exhaust; it…
MGZT V8 a/c Compressor Bypass
On a trip back from the MG and Triumph Spares Day a rattling and then screeching noise started coming from…
Reduce Vehicle Excise Duty by 50% for vehicles aged 20 to 39 years – Petitions
If you, agree sign the petition here, it only takes a minute ……. https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/756814?fbclid=Iwb21leAP2dT1jbGNrA_Z1M2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHglUw9cVWExuW3DetYgoJRbIaDq38j9juaREhTY8EAZOjPdDVtJajsosyY0b_aem__JLPp9Y9czrdpOTOaUBVTQ
MGOC Classified Jan 2026
Think I may have undervalued mine on my latest insurance agreed value. Looks the same with only 24k miles.
Quick and easy polish
First time I’ve used this stuff and quite impressed. I hosed the car down to remove dust and dirt then…
Nottingham Motor Show
Back in June I went to the Nottingham Motor Show at Wollaton Park and met MGZT260 #037 which must have…
my MGZT 260 at a local car meet
My 260 getting quite a bit of interest at a local car meet …… the Boat and Horses, Rylands, Nottingham
The MG ZT 260 Is A Forgotten British V8 Muscle Sedan No One Bought
For anyone wondering what a Mustang-powered sedan might have been like, there is one long-forgotten model that gives us a…
MG ZT 260: The Cheap V-8 Manual Wagon You’ve Never Heard of Is Just Out of Reach – Hagerty Media
I read this today about when the MG ZT V8s become legal to import into America “Like most other pieces…
MGOC Mag Ad Aug 2025
I bought mine with 19k miles on the clock 5 years ago for less than half what the seller above…
Powerfold Mirrors fitted at last
Bought the mirrors, loom and switches about 3 years ago but not fitted them as its a doors off job.…
Restoration Show and Spares
I’ll def be attending this show at Stoneleigh, free parking not like the NEC and got my early bird £10…
Cheap and nasty
I bought these stainless engine under cover fixings via AliExpress ….. a waste of time and money. They are so…
MG ZT260 / R75 V8 Parts – Discount MG Rover Spares
See …… https://www.dmgrs.co.uk/collections/mg-zt260-r75-v8-parts I’ve bought quite a few parts from them over the years and so far been pleased with…
Rear end tidy up
It’s nearly 4 years since I last had a good session under the rear of the car. The waxoyl I…
MGZT260 Alternatie Sump plug
I’ll remember this for the next time I do an oil change. Looks like it comes with copper washer ….…
Air filter replacement
The air filter has to be replaced every 30k miles, my car has done 24k so considering I’m doing an…
Front struts new springs
A couple of mot’s back the tester mentioned that he thought the front springs were getting a bit corroded. He…
Oil change and service reminder reset
A station forward job south easy access to filter and sump plug once the engine under cover is removed. I…
Prepping for annual service and check over
The car is a bit too big to comfortably fit in my garage so a week or two in the…
Pride of Longbridge 2025
Picture I found of us leaving Pride of Longbridge 2025. A great day out.
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