It seems that the final MG Rover test and development cars have been sent to the crusher by SAIC Motor … More
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
Carbon Offset Our Cars
working with Tree-V, the FBHVC has put together a simple to use, but highly effective, way for any historic vehicle … More
Watch “Richard Hammond on the Rover 75” on YouTube
Another of the Top Gear team – that was – singing praise on our favourite cars …. although in his … More
MGZT Rear Windscreen Leak!
Typical that the only place I didn’t do my leak preventative maintenance was the rear lower windscreen clips. Guess mainly … More
MG ZT Replacement Heated Mirror
The old mirror was removed exactly as per “how to” instructions as found on the 75&ZT Owners Club forum. They … More
Watch “ZT260 Top Gear” on YouTube
Even the man who’s hard to please seemed pretty impressed with the MG ZT V8s performance and handling. A short … More
MG ZT/ZT-T & Rover 75 buyer’s guide: what to pay and what to look for | Classic & Sports Car
Rot and neglect are the biggest challenges today – engine issues are minimal with the KV6 and BMW diesel, and … More
Shadow Chrome Finish Alloy Wheel Painting
The shadow chrome effect finish has become incredibly popular over the last couple of years ….. and was the OE … More
What Does A Harmonic Balancer Do? – Mechanic Assistant
Although harmonic balancers are an essential component of any engine, what exactly do they do? Is it necessary to have … More
Battery Condition Monitor
Having recently bought a new battery I want to make sure I do not let it go flat during periods … More
Sleepers: The car world’s biggest wolves in sheep’s clothing
The Rover V8 is one of the most admired engines of the last half-century, but towards the end of the … More
Best OBD2 Scanners & Car Code Readers 2021 | OBDStation.com
Are you on the hunt for next best OBD2 scanner, but you’re not sure where to look? Do you want … More
MG ZT 260 Technical Specs, Dimensions
For Sale – 2006/56 mgzt 260 V8 | NewsNow Classifieds
Rare opportunity super investment 23,000 miles sought after colour – x-power grey 3 former keepers (4 total) rare opportunity to … More
How to Increase the Lifespan of Your Classic Car
Some classic car types are still active on the roads and were made in the 50’s and 60’s. This means … More
Best of British Rover Spares
Best Of British Rover Spares Ltd in Wednesbury, West Midlands, is a car parts distributor. They offer car parts, car spares, … More
For Sale – MG ZT 260, Saloon, 2004 | NewsNow Classifieds
MG ZT for sale, just had thousands spent on it to bring it back upto standard. Recent works include brakes, … More
MG ZT/Rover 75 | Warning when disconnecting the battery
BEWARE – If you have the sat nav system fitted extra then you must be aware that wrongly disconnecting the … More
Rev Counter Marking on my MG ZT
Not suggesting that everyone should do this but it works for me. I have placed 3 colour coded stickers beside … More
Ford 4.6 Modular V8 Guide: A Key Piece of the Ford Modular V8 Family | Lethal Performance
It’s a common misconception that the Ford Modular V8 is called that because its parts are easily swappable. Nope, that’s … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
MG ZT info mods and maintenance 