The single thing you must realise before purchasing either a 75 or ZT that this guide may look like a … More
Author: steve livesley
Updating my blogs gives me something to do whilst my wife watches endless soaps in the evenings
…. they are :-
mymotorhomemods.online for the improvements I do on our motorhome
uksites.wordpress.com for the places we go and stay in our motorhome
campsites.online a directory of campsites that we update and use for our travels
mgb.tips for the repairs and servicing I do on my 1975 MGB Roadster
mgzt.info for the work I do or have done to keep my MG ZT 260 on the road
boot rack fitted – The 75 and ZT Owners Club Forums
An interesting optional extra but not quite sure it really suits the looks of the car but each to their … More
IBUS interface – modBMW
IBUS interface is an IBUS to USB interface, it doesn’t offer any other features, but allows an USB device to be … More
NavCoder Website
It would seem that voice control needs to be activated before it can be used – usually at great expense … More
MG ZT Rover 75 Sunroof Initialisation
I had a couple of minor issues with my sunroof recently – maybe due to a lot of use during … More
Rechargeable torch and Accessories Fitting Guide – The 75 and ZT Owners Club Forums
I have already fitted a rechargeable torch and accessory socket but will relook at the wiring now I have found … More
TOAF | MG-Rover.org Forums
Another source of user information about the TOAF software. https://www.mg-rover.org/threads/mg-zt-rover-75-common-questions-problems-and-how-tos.160038/page-4#post-8450161 and …… https://www.mg-rover.org/search/203390/?q=Toaf&o=relevance
GOV.UK – Enter the registration number of the vehicle
A useful source of information before buying any motor and there are links to looking at all the previous mot … More
IPK Changer Software – The 75 and ZT Owners Club Forums
A nice bit of software that checks and can make some changes to the IPK / instrument cluster. A link … More
MGZT 260 original front springs
Genuine Rover 75 V8 MG ZT ZT260 Pair Front Road Coil Springs – part no. REB000590PR. Note that the Rover … More
ZT260 – known issues – “Rock Enterprises” Column
An interesting short article summarising some of the common problems and fixes with the MG ZT 260s and Rover V8s. … More
MG Rover Website | WAY BACK MACHINE
It’s interesting that you can still view the MG Rover website using the WAY BACK MACHINE. An extract from the … More
Fix-a-Flat 20 oz. for Large Tires | Emergency Flat Tire Repair
My cans that came with the car have an expiry date of 2005 so thought might be best to replace … More
For Sale – Rover 75 V8 / MGZT 260 V8
for sale a really interesting car. It is the Prototype Rover 75 V8 (Vin 185) that is actually registered as … More
Austin Garages eBay Shop
Apart from Austin Garages being a recognised place for repairs it has a well stocked ebay shop for many popular … More
Mustang Underdrive Pulleys | Steeda & ASP
Steeda’s underdrive pulleys slow down accessory speed by about 25% reducing parasitic accessory drag on the engine. This drag reduction … More
ZT/75 Airbag Light On!
I know this is a common fault with these cars and that the usual cause of the problem are the … More
JMA Cars – MG ZT & Rover 75 Specialists
Trading for over 25 years JMA Cars have earnt a reputation for their expertise with the Rover 75 & MG … More
V8 Air filter mod
There are suggestions on recent facebook posts that the air filter nose located on the drivers side wing restricts air … More
Griffin Head weekly car meet – Notts
Another good turn out at the Griffin Head at Papplewick. A wide selection of cars with food, beer and ice … More
Rover 75 instrument cluster Speedo. – Cluster Repairs UK
Common faults Mileage counter showing all 9s. Warning buzzer failure. Intermittent Speedo and/or rev counter. OBL LCD pixelated. Fuel gauge … More
How to operate BMW MKIV Navigation Destinations – Bimmernav Online Store
https://store.bimmernav.com/blogs/how-to-guides/how-to-operate-bmw-mkiv-navigation-destinations Both Regular searching of destinations and Destination+ are available via the GPS-Navigation menu of the BMW MKIV navigation computer. Think of … More
Classics Pollute Less than New Electric Cars!
Driving Old Cars is Better for the Environment Old cars pollute less than new ones! New cars are worse for … More
Griffins Head, Notts – every Wednesday
Update your BMW Navigation software – Bimmernav
To properly upgrade your software you should visit a BMW dealer and request them to update your Navigation software. If … More
Derby Car and Bike Meet – 28th July 2022
Boconnoc steam fair
Today Sam and I took a trip out in the convertible to the Boconnoc steam fair. Thus is held every … More
MG ZT Moulded Boot Mat
Been looking out for an original MG Rover boot mat for a while but they seem to be very rare … More
History: When Rover Met BMW
At the beginning of the year 1994, Rover Group was sold to BMW for £800m (£1.3b in 2022). Behind the … More
CTEK ….. a great little battery charger
I do not use my MG ZT 260 as often as I would like so inevitably the battery slowly loses … More
45 Hacks To Turn Back The Miles On A Car’s Appearance
If you’re like most people, your car is one of your most prized possessions. It’s ideal for keeping it in … More
Drive in a clean air zone – GOV.UK
Use this service if you’re planning to drive through clean air zones in: Bath Birmingham Bradford (charging starts on 26 … More
For Sale: MG ZT 260, Saloon, 2004, Manual, 4601 (cc), 58k miles
MG ZT for sale, it has recently had thousands spent on it to bring it back upto standard. Recent works … More
75mm Throttle Body
These are for sale via the TwoSixties website and other sources but think I would rather pay a premium from … More
SAT NAV UPGRADES
I recently bought a 2020 DVD Road map from SatNav Upgrades. It came with speed camera locations with voice warnings. … More
American V-8s power these 10 British muscle machines – Hagerty Media
The United States may have torn itself from the tyranny of British rule 245 years ago, but Britain just can’t … More
2003-2005 MG XPower SV: The Forgotten British Muscle Car
When we think of pony and muscle cars, tire burning Camaros and Mustangs often come to mind in America. 2003-2005 … More
Are the proposed 2 yearly MOT changes a good idea?
Let’s talk about the proposed MOT changes (Boris thinks moving it to every 2 years instead of every 1 year … More
Car Roadwheel Terminology …. FYI
I’ve never been quite sure when reading about wheel specifications on exactly what was meant. I found this on the … More
SAT NAV UPGRADES
The road network of UK and Europe is changing approximately 15% every year. Therefore it is very important to have … More
Redex fuel additive trial: the verdict | The Car Expert
Given that your engine creates dozens of explosions every single second, there’s a lot of combustion going on under your … More
Carpenters Arms | Stanton by Dale | May 2022
There have been regular classic car meets here for a long time but this was the first time we have … More
Nottingham Classic Car Show May 2022
A great day out at the car show. I went with a pal who took his MG Midget. Perhaps not … More
MGCC Registers
I joined the MGCC a couple of years ago and compared to the MGOC is a very different club. The … More
Pride of Longbridge 2022 | some of my photos
Door handle finishers
A place that suffers from scratches especially from people with rings on their fingers is the external door handle cups. … More
Upgrading to voice control – trying to!
I am now searching to find out how to activate voice control. Not sure if this is really possible as … More
H&H Auctions Buxton April 2022
Pride of Longbridge 2022 – report – AROnline
After a two-year pandemic-induced hiatus, the Pride of Longbridge (POL) rally made a return to Cofton Park in Birmingham. It’s … More
For Sale – MG ZT SE 260 V8 46k miles £9995
HK53 FGF MOT Until 10/04/23 46,000 Miles This is an incredibly rare opportunity to acquire an MG ZT 260 in … More
Great British Car Journey | April 2022
We joined as a member to gain free entry for a year as the museum is quite close to us … More
Rear Windscreen Leak Repair – MG ZT / Rover 75
It is a common problem for leaks around the lower edge of the rear windscreen. The usual reason is that … More
MP3 Changer with ID tags – Part 3
The trickiest part of swopping the CD changers over was swopping the mounting brackets where a special type of screw … More
For Sale – MG ZT V6 4WD | Summit Garage
An original PROTOTYPE MG ZT-T 4X4? This car started out at the MG factory in Longbridge as the first ever … More
TOAF Facebook Page
A good place to ask questions about the suitability or any problems with using the TOAF software on your car. … More
CD to MP3 Changer Adapter Cable – Part 2
You need to have the plug cut off the cable from a non working mg rover cd changer and the … More
Which CD changer plays MP3s – Bimmernav Online Store
Which BMW CD Changer supports playing of MP3s, and WMA files. Plus, Itunes that can be saved as MP3s and … More
Has your car been in any movies or TV series | IMCDb.org
Welcome to the Internet Movie Cars Database. You will find here the most complete list on the web about cars, … More
CD to MP3 Changer upgrade – Part 1
Unfortunately this upgrade is not a plug and play like so many bmw type upgrades ….. an adapter plug is … More
Bimmernav Online Store
Upgrading the older generation BMWs to the latest technology is our passion. Operating since 2003, our staff has owned a … More
MG ZT info mods and maintenance 