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information, tech, specs, news and reviews for the MG ZT and Rover 75 classic cars including repairs, servicing, upgrades and the diy modifications on my own MGZT. I am no expert on these cars just a keen enthusiast ….. and I hope this collection of posts will be of interest to others with a similar interest

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Author: steve livesley

A retired engineer and a classic car enthusiast when i find some relevant or interesting information I add them as posts to my various blogs for future reference ........ I am no expert on these topics just a keen enthusiast but I hope they will be of interest to others with a similar interest

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 … More

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Nottingham Motor Show

Back in June I went to the Nottingham Motor Show at Wollaton Park and met MGZT260 #037 which must have … More

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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

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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 … More

hotcar, mg zt 260, rover 75 V8

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 … More

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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 … More

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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. … More

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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 … More

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Cheap and nasty

I bought these stainless engine under cover fixings via AliExpress ….. a waste of time and money. They are so … More

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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 … More

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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 … More

mg zt, rover 75, waxoyl

MGZT260 Alternatie Sump plug

I’ll remember this for the next time I do an oil change. Looks like it comes with copper washer …. … More

MGZT 260, sump plug

Air filter replacement

The air filter has to be replaced every 30k miles,  my car has done 24k so considering I’m doing an … More

air filter, MGZT 260, rover 75 V8

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 … More

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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 … More

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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 … More

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Pride of Longbridge 2025

Picture I found of us leaving Pride of Longbridge 2025. A great day out.

MGZT 260, pride of longbridge

155 mph for £5k – MG Car Club

An interesting article from the MG Car Club pages ……  https://www.mgcc.co.uk/articles/155-mph/

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Rover 75 NCAP Safety Rating

Euro NCAP has created the five-star safety rating system to help consumers, their families and businesses compare vehicles more easily and … More

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Modern Sedans You Didn’t Know You Could Get With A V8 – NewsBreak

Many V8-powered cars are famous specifically because they use this type of engine, but over the years, there have been … More

mgzt, MGZT 260

The Best MG Cars from the 70s to the 00s: Icons of British Motoring | Regit

From the roaring MG B GT V8 of the 70s to the agile MG TF and powerful MG ZT of … More

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Here are nine of MG’s greatest hits

Read full article at …… https://www.topgear.com/car-news/retro/here-are-nine-mgs-greatest-hits

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10 CARS UNEXPECTEDLY POWERED BY V8 ENGINES

V8 engines are practically inseparable from speed and power in any self-respecting petrolhead’s mind. But that doesn’t mean every single … More

MGZT 260

Uprated Alternator

Need a more powerful alternator then this is the one. It has been tested by various members of the 260 … More

alternator, MGZT 260

FBHVC Federation National Historic Vehicle Survey 2025 | Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs

The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs will have to argue even more strongly for historic vehicles to retain their … More

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