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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

Shadow Chrome Alloys Spec

Still considering getting the wheels refurbished and would get them back to original MG ZT Apex Alloys spec which is … More

alloy wheels, black shadow, shadow chrome

MG ZT-T station wagon spotted in the U.S.

Since MG was the sporty flavor of Rover, the brand was given the honor of producing a sporty version of … More

mg zt-t, mg zt-t 260, usa

Pairing / Voice Control Button

The voice control button needs to be quite close to the driver to easily activate voice conto whilst driving. The … More

mg zt, rover 75, voice control

Peter Stevens tells the tale of MG’s ‘failed’ supercar

At the start of the noughties, a once mighty marque was struggling. What was needed was a hero, a halo … More

history, mg rover

Build Info | 75-ZT Forum

I recently joined the 75 and ZT Enthusiasts forum. It may not be one of the most popular forums available … More

75-ZT forum, build data

Classic Car Shows from Classic Shows

I have been to many shows organised by these people in both my MGB and MG ZT. This year they … More

classic car, show

Twin Horns Issue

After reading the article from the 260s blog about the twin horns at ….. https://two-sixties-blog.com/2011/07/12/a-horny-issue/ I thought I would add … More

mg zt, rover 75, twin horns

Voice Control in the MG ZT at last!

I was always a bit confused about how and what the ibus system did and how. But when I saw … More

navcoder, voice control

MG &Triumph Spares Day

Mainly for the older MGs but still a lot of stuff for our generation of cars. A great day out … More

autojumble, MG &Triumph Spares Day

Time to say goodbye to squeaky ZT 260s

Another worthwhile visit to the 260s blog for more useful info if you are planning on upgrading your single horn … More

mg zt, rover 75, twin horns

News: Rover 75 & MG ZT Documentary Goes on Sale – Autobritannia

Codename R40 the story of the Rover 75 and MG ZT is an in-depth documentary covering the design, production and … More

mg zt, rev

MG ZT 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 – photos, specs reference & model history – autoevolution

After BMW sold MG Rover group for 10 GBP in May 2000, the new owner decided to use the Rover … More

mg zt, review

Navcoder Interface Drivers

I have downloaded the navcoder software/program onto my laptop …. paid for the license. Bought an interface adapter to connect … More

BMW, mg zt, voice control

MG ZT/Rover 75 – Classic Car How To Guides and Articles | Classic Motoring Magazine

As with so many other MG saloons, the ZT is based upon a regular range, in this case the Rover … More

guides, how to, mg zt, rover 75

Rover R40 75 & MG ZT Technical Page – Rover Owners Club Inc. NSW & ACT

The following articles are from the May 2016 edition of the Rover Owners’ Club Inc. NSW & ACT Freewheeling magazine. … More

club, downloads, rover 75

Rover 75 & MG ZT Owners Club – Mike Brewer Motoring

The Rover 75 And MG ZT Owners Club. Established in 2006 and now with over 40,000 registered members, this is … More

mg zt, owners club, rover 75

Used MG ZT Review – 2001-2005 | What Car?

The MG ZT is surprisingly good, especially since the Rover 75 it’s based on was such a soft and spongy … More

mg zt, review

Drivers Front Cup Holder | AliExpress

The MG7 – the Chinese version of our cars – being LHD has the cup holder which suits our RHD … More

drivers cup holder, mg zt, rover 75

6″ Mustang Front Grill Badge – AliExpress

Bought mine from AliExpress who have these for£3.83 plus delivery – described as a 3D 15.5cm Running Horse Logo Metal … More

MGZT 260, mustang badge

FIACOM.NET – MG Rover Parts

I have never used these people as a source of parts myself but they are another source of some hard … More

mg rover, parts

My MGZT260 Front Strut Refurb

I bought a pair of front springs as a back up in case my slightly pitted springs on the car … More

front struts, mg zt 260, rover 75 V8

Rover 75 Cabriolet – The 75 and ZT Owners Club Forums

Some superb conversions seen at the Pride of Longbridge 2020. Pity MG Rover never got round to producing anything similar. … More

cabriolet, coupe, rover 75

Memory Seat Conversion

A Rover 75 memory seat came up for sale on ebay so put in an offer and got it!! Supposed … More

memory seats, mg zt, rover 75

MG Rover Part Finder

Looking for a part then maybe a first place to look is the X-Part part finder. It will check all … More

mg rover, parts, spares, xpart

OBD-11 Pinouts

Useful diagrams I found to make sure I soldered the correct pins 7&8 together on the connector ready for the … More

obd2 vag mod

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