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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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Category: bodywork

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

ceramic wax, classic car

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

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

front badge, mgzt

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

bonnet shuttle, ezee, mgzt, rover 75

Refurb trim on ZT rear windscreen

Black plastidip. Or any black vinyl spray.rubberised, matt finish which is easy to touchup and doesn’t fade. Can be used … More

mgzt, rear windscreen, trim

Just so its clear what’s under the bonnet

My car came with no V8 badge on the wrong which I believe was standard. I cannot imagine if a … More

4.6L, decal, mg zt

Replacement Emblem Badges

Soon after I bought the car I replaced the front and rear badges as they were so faded. Now after … More

badges, mg zt

Time for new Windscreen Wipers

I used my car to go to a local car show a week or so back and on the way … More

mg zt, rover 75, windscreen wipers

Plenum drain check

We’ve had a fair bit of rain just recently so thought wise to check that the plenum is draining OK. … More

mg zt, plenum drain, rover 75

MGZT Rover 75 Roof Bars

I’ve had the roof bars for over a year now and never got round to fitting them but with an … More

mg zt, roof bars, rover 75

Shadow Chrome Wheels on the MGZT 260

This is the paint spec of the original apex wheels and this MG ZT 260 at the 2023 Restoration Show … More

mg zt 260, shadow chrome, wheels

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

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

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

initialisation, mg zt, rover 75, sunroof

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

boot, mats, mg zt, rover 75

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

mg zt, rear windscreen, rover 75, water leaks

Water Leak Alarm

I’m pretty sure I’ve fixed the leak coming up from the bottom of the spare wheel well in the boot … More

classic car, water leaks

MGZT Spare Wheel Well Leak!

I know I have a leak from one of the rear windscreen fittings but surprised that accounted for all the … More

mg zt, rover 75, water leaks

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, rover 75, water leaks

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

shadow chrome, wheels

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

classic car, missing clips

Waxoyl the Rear Subframe

Whilst at Austin Garages a couple of months ago Nick noted I had waxoyled most of the underside of the … More

mg zt 260, waxoyl

Sunroof Seal

I noticed whilst cleaning the car that there was a fair bit of green “moss” around the edge of the … More

mg rover, sunroof seal

Fitting MG7 Mudflaps to the mk1 Rover 75 / MG ZT

The MG7 is the car that the Chinese first produced after MG Rover closed down – it was basically a … More

mg zt, mudguards, rover 75

MG Rover Boot Lid Mounted Warning Triangle

Seems a good idea to have the warning triangle easily accessable if required in an emergency. This is an official … More

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