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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

MG emblem front badge

I reckon this happens to all cars at a certain age. In the past I have polished them up which … More

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MG ZT 260 SE | Spotted – PistonHeads UK

The act of shoving V8s into places they don’t belong is fast becoming a lost art, at least here in … More

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Replacement Improved Bonnet Cable Shuttle | e-Zee

I bought the e-Zee modified shuttle casing. It looks and feels a lot more sturdy, easy to fit and clicks … More

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155 mph for £5k – MG Car Club

When the road opens up ahead and you drop down into 3rd and floor the throttle to the sound of … More

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Winter Prep: Protect Your Classic Car

 winter approaches, classic car enthusiasts face the crucial task of preparing their prized vehicles for the season’s harsh conditions. Proper … More

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The Forgotten British Sports Sedan That Was Powered By A Mustang V8

This feature focuses on telling the story of the MG ZT 260, and why a British sports sedan was treated … More

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For Sale – 2005 MG ZT 260 V8 SE

MOT: October 2025 https://www.handh.co.uk/auction/lot/146-2005-mg-zt-260-v8-se/?lot=61001

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For Sale – 2005 MG ZT 260 V8 SE

https://www.handh.co.uk/auction/lot/144-2005-mg-zt-260-v8-se/?lot=61005 After a long wait, the rear-wheel-drive MG ZT made an appearance in September 2003. Completely re-engineering the standard ZT … More

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Laughing around Mallory Park in a MG ZT 260 | GRR

The story of the MG ZT 260 is so preposterously unlikely that if you submitted it as a script for … More

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21 less-loved MGs

There is a long list of MG cars that are adored and feted by owners and classic car enthusiasts, yet … More

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10 Used Sports Saloons For Under £10,000 | Feature | CarThrottle

Not that long ago, though, there was far more variety in the rapid saloon market, meaning you’ve plenty of choice … More

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World’s fastest station wagon is the most unexpected name

Station wagons – or tourers as they’re sometimes known – might not be synonymous with high speeds, but the fastest … More

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Classic Car Auctions | 2004 MG ZT 260 V8 SE-Sold

Interesting as mine has only done 23k miles, ex factory car and only 2 previous owners – including longbridge – … More

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Shadow Chrome Wheels ….. at last.

Following a post in one of the 75/ZT groups where someone reported that they had found a wheel specialist that … More

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New Front Springs arrived

Ready for my “just in case” stock as it was commented on the last mot (but not an advisory) that … More

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British brand’s rare saloon discontinued 19 YEARS ago can match BMW M3 for speed – & costs less than £10,000 | The Sun

I found this on the Sun page ….. it makes an interesting read about our cars. Are they really on … More

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MG ZT 260 V8 sedan Reviews | Overview | GoAuto

THIS sort of thing doesn’t happen very often in the car industry. A car-maker keen to enhance its image as … More

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The V8 engine is from the Mustang and other reviews

2024-08-25 01:00:00 Of course, like many others, I associate the MG brand primarily with the classic British roadsters it became … More

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Rear seat Cupholders

I contemplated a while ago to fit the cupholder from the Rover 75 into the rear seat of my ZT. … More

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MG ZT 260 V8 sedan Reviews | Overview | GoAuto

THIS sort of thing doesn’t happen very often in the car industry. A car-maker keen to enhance its image as … More

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2005 MG ZT VDO Analog, with Blue Light, Is Car Clock of the Week

Somehow two years have gone by since our last Car Clock of the Week, despite my hoard collection of junkyard-obtained automotive timepieces having grown substantially since that … More

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Blog : Where are the Rover 75 production records?

Right now there’s a Rover 75 for sale in Canada that I would like buy and park next to my … More

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A fascinating insight into the MG/Rover car that never was (well, almost)…

No longer languishing at Longbridge… a missing link between old and new – by Dave Moss. Anyone interested in preserving … More

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Huge UK car factory left abandoned for 19 years after 25,000 staff laid off is set to be transformed

A HUGE UK car factory left abandoned for 19 years after thousands of jobs lost is set to be transformed. … More

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    • front springs (3)
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    • rear springs (1)
  • tuning (2)
  • tyres (11)
    • V8 tyre inflater (2)
  • upgrades (17)
    • BM54 radio upgrade (2)
    • digital TV module (1)
    • memory seats (2)
    • MK4 DVD sat nav (1)
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