It’s a common misconception that the Ford Modular V8 is called that because its parts are easily swappable. Nope, that’s…
How to setup Torque Pro OBD2 Android App
If you read my previous ELM327 OBD2 Bluetooth Adaptor Review, you’ll recall I said I was going to test the device with the Torque…
Missing ABS Connector Clip – MG ZT 260
Certainly no emergency or urgent repair but I noticed there was a difference in how the ABS Connector was secured…
BM54 Radio Tuner for the MG ZT
I fitted a BM54 radio tuner to replace the original box in the boot wheel well. This is the tuner…
Car battery voltage – Car Battery World
There is a very big difference when a car battery drops even a small amount of voltage. When a car drops, for…
For Sale – 6/11/2021
We are pleased to offer our MG ZT SE V8 260 finished in Starlight Silver with Full black leather interior…
New Battery
I suspected that the old battery may have been responsible for a spike of voltage or a lack of voltage…
MG Puddle Lights | Naff or Cool?
Spotted on Aliexpress and point a few quid a pair so bought some. When they arrived several weeks later I…
V8 » XPower-MG.com
A website that seems to be little used these days – perhaps due to the popularity of Facebook and similar…
LED sidelights
The standard sidelight looked very orange especially next to the xenon dipped headlights. The xenon headlights burn with a colour…
Save Our Zeds | The ZED Register
The MG ZR, ZS and ZT cars are rapidly disappearing from our roads with approximately 78% of the cars manufactured…
Waxoyl the Rear Subframe
Whilst at Austin Garages a couple of months ago Nick noted I had waxoyled most of the underside of the…
Check if your vehicle can run on E10 petrol – GOV.UK
Check your classic car on the government website. https://www.gov.uk/check-vehicle-e10-petrol Not a lot of use to MG Rover owners! As the…
MG 40 – The Next Generation | Post Abingdon
A message from Rob Johns of the ZED REGISTER “Evening all ! Just a quick reminder please do invite people…
For Sale:- MG ZT 260 SE with 120k miles
“Full service history, previous owner to me had car for 13yrs and was serviced at same garage for 13yrs which…
MG ZT / Rover 75 Load space and boot liner
A neat boot mat with the outer edges moulded to the shape of the boot. These are still available from…
MG Rover Custom Car Parts
A well respected supplier of custom parts especially anything to do with lighting for the MG Rover cars. I sent…
Fuel Range on a ZT 260?
I had a fault identified by Rick of MG Rover Custom Car Parts in the circuitry of my instrument cluster…
Easy Bluetooth Mod
Quite a cheap and easy way to add bluetooth to your car. It’s a cassette that links to your phone…
The Ultimate Rover 75 Website
A forum dedicated to the Rover 75 which seems to be quite active. It is operated from a base in…
How To Charge A Car Battery | 4Car UK Guides
Car batteries can lose their charge for a number of reasons and it’s a good idea to keep it charged…
Midlands Nano Meets Powered By MG Rover
Read the history of the Nano Meets. Meet the Crew. Join the forum, add your thoughts or ask for help.T4…
New number plate rule change
The new rule means drivers will need to display a ‘UK’ sticker when travelling abroad instead of the old style…
The Truth About Car Battery’s Magic Eye | CARPUT
The magic eye of a car battery is there to check on the condition of your car battery. But how…
MG Rover Part Finder
Input up to 5 parts you are looking for at …. https://mgroverpartfinder.com/ We’ll get back to you within 48 hours.…
Rear windscreen dealer sticker – SMC Rover
Spotted these on eBay recently. Considering my ZT was sold to the previous owner from SMC thought it would look…
SMC ROVER number plate logo
This garage probably sold the majority of MG Rover cars during their demise. Although the rear number plate on my…
TOAF diagnostics tool for the MG ZT and Rover 75
The generally used Testbook T4 produced by Omitec was specially designed software to diagnose and configure MGR cars. The T4…
Modern MG Forum : MG Experience Forums
For discussion of all post-Abingdon MG cars, such as the MG RV8, MG Metro, MG Maestro, new MGF, MGTF, Z…
Model Information: MG ZT : The MG Experience
he MG ZT is an automobile which was produced by MG Rover from 2001 to 2005. It was offered in saloon and estate versions, the latter…
The RSR represents all models and variants of the Rover Marque and is proud to be the oldest and one…
The MG Owners’ Club
The MG Owners Club is the World’s largest single marque car club. Formed in 1973 and supplying all MG requirements,…
MG Rover Press Garage
My 260 was first registered to the MG Rover Press Garage until the demise of the company when it was…
Sunroof Seal
I noticed whilst cleaning the car that there was a fair bit of green “moss” around the edge of the…
Leacy Classic Parts for Austin/Rover
Leacy Classics supplies an extensive range of classic parts for classic cars. Parts can be searched for by marque such…
Info re E10 from DMGRS
We’ve all seen the uproar the move to E10 petrol seems to have caused – so we thought we’d clear…
Search results for ‘Mg ZT 260’ – How Many Left?
It is often said that this database is very inaccurate but I think that depends on how you use it.…
Under the car at Austin Garages | MG ZT 260 rear suspension.
I took the opportunity to take a photo under my car whilst it was on the ramps at a recent…
Ford 4.6L 2/3/4-valve V8 Engine Specs, Problems, Reliability, oil, Mustang GT, F-150, Cobra
The Ford 4.6L V8 engine, the first member of Ford’s Modular overhead camshaft engine family in the production, was introduced…
Triumph and MG Show 2021
We went to the triumph and MG show and a great day out ….. and a good opportunity to give…
Ford Modular Engine Identification Guide – DIY Ford
The next level of engine ID is the engine tag. The engine tag includes information on engine calibration, date of…
Radiator Fan Running On?
This is second time this has happened where the fan runs on continually after switching the ignition off – even…
Diff and Gearbox Oil Change
Had the gearbox and diff oil changed at Austin Garages, Burton on Trent. I’m glad I didn’t do the job…
The Ford 4.6L (281 CID) Engine – ADTR
The modular motor was originally introduced back in 1991 in the Lincoln Town Car applications, though it wasn’t until 1996…
MG Rover V8 ID Location Places
I recently noticed a metal tag in the boot compartment floor with a number stamped on it. Out of curiosity…
MG and Triumph Show 2021
Just a reminder …….
MGCC | the MG Car Club
I have just joined the MG Car Club so looking forward to getting involved with some of the centre events…
Project Drive
Some interesting reading for those that didn’t already know: “Drive” was a major project within MG Rover Group to significantly…
MG Rover 75 V8 MGZT260 Vehicle Information
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) comprises a series of letters and numbers representing, in code, the World Make Identifier, Marque,…
Steering Wheel Rotary Coupler
When I fitted the new steering wheel controls which didn’t cure the problem that I had lost the connection to…
MG ZT260 Technical – “Rock Enterprises” Column
MG Rover Group has today (September 23, 2003) launched the V8 powered MG ZT 260 V8. The rear-wheel drive vehicle,…
MG ZT-T V8 260: Spotted | PistonHeads UK
Reputedly owned by Chris Harris This ZT-T has been enjoyed but cherished, with high-quality parts used throughout Chris’s ownership. Full…
Steering Wheel Controls Interface Box
I removed the highline radio to get at the steering controls interface box that connects the steering controls to the…
Want To Check The Spec Of Your MG ZT? – The 75 and ZT Owners Club Forums
These cars were almost infinitely adaptable at build level depending on what the customer ordered, so your particular vehicle may…
MG ZT & R75 v8 Total Build Data
2001 – 2005 MG ZT | Top Speed
The impressive 4.6 litre V8 engine in the MG ZT 260 delivers a uniquely mature, muscular interpretation of true high…
New Steering Wheel Controls!
Well I’m still having problems with the steering wheel audio controls. First I replaced the originals with a used from…
To the Bat Cave! | Life and style | The Guardian
The new MG ZT may look like a lumpy saloon, and cost as much as one, but in fact it’s…
Centre Accessories Cubby fitted
All fitted and working. I wired the torch and socket to the same power supply on the fuse box in…
Profile MG ZT 260 V8, the V8 Register, MG Car Club
Some interesting information from the V8 Register. See ZT 260 photo profile. MoreBrochure 6095 2003, MG Rover. MoreOur road test, September 2003. MoreZT…
MG ZT info mods and maintenance 