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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 … so hopefully I can share some of the things I have learned (including the mistakes) together with a lot of the information I have found about our cars with people that have a similar interest

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Category: bodywork

Shadow Chrome Alloys

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

warning triangle

Paint and Interor Codes

A comprehensive collection of charts explaining the body paint and interior trim codes used by MG Rover on their range … More

codes, mg rover, Paint, trim

47 really useful cleaning hacks capable of taking on even the filthiest cars | KiwiReport

No matter what you think, it is always important to keep your car as clean as possible at all times. … More

classic car, cleaning

MG faded badge replacement

The original font and rear MG logo badges were badly faded so I bought replacements. The rear badge is a … More

MG ZT Rover 75 mudflap fitting instructions

I recently got hold of some original style mudflaps which I will be fitting and after some internet searches found … More

Whilst on the ramps

Whilst having new tyres on today at the local Kwikfit centre I took the opportunity to take a few pics … More

classic car, waxoyl

Leak Proofing – Boot Lid Bolts

Someone on one of the 260 forums suggested that the bolts supporting the boot lid may be leaking on his … More

mg zt, rover 75, water leaks

Leak Proofing – Rear sunroof drain (drivers side)

A similar procedure to the passenger side but before removing inner boot panel:- wait for sat nav unit to power … More

mg zt, rover 75, water leaks

Leak Proofing – Rear sunroof drain (passenger side)

Access to this drain is probably the easiest so I would suggest this is the one to do first so … More

mg zt, rover 75, water leaks

Leak Proofing- Front Sunroof Drains

The front drains are a bit more fiddly to get to as tucked away in the corners so a bit … More

mg zt, rover 75, water leaks

Leak Proofing – Boot Vents

Exposed by removing the side panels in the boot (plus a few other bits on the drivers side) but to … More

mg zt, rover 75, water leaks

Leak Proofing – Waistline Trim Fasteners

Apparently these waistline trim fasteners can leak. I used Capt. Trolleys and to be extra safe pout a good quality … More

mg zt, rover 75

Leak Proofing – Rear light cluster

A common problem and one I suspected was leaking on mine is the original type gasket used on the rear … More

mg zt, rover 75, water leaks

Leak Proofing – Body Seams

It’s known that leaks can occur along some of the seams / joints between body panels. The ideal sealer is … More

mg zt, rover 75, water leaks

Leak Proofing – Boot Area

The MG ZT is notorious for leaks as they start to age and although my low mileage example had no … More

mg zt, rover 75, water leaks

MG ZT / Rover 75 Sunroof Drain Repair Kit

Sunroof drains usually leak for two reasons. Firstly the rigid pipe becomes a loose fit inside the rubber adapter and … More

mg zt, rover 75, Sunroof leak

MG ZT Windscreen Jet to Spray Washer Conversion

After reading on one of the forums where BMW spray jets had been fitted to the ZT instead of the … More

BMW, mg zt, washer nozzles

MG ZT Bonnet Insulation Repair

I recently released the lower fixings on the insulation to check behind it ready to do a job on the … More

bonnet insulation, mg zt

Bonnet Cable Savers

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bonnet cable, mg zt

MG ZT Check for any Sunroof Drain Leaks

A recent post on a forum explained in full detail how to fix or prevent water leaks from the sunroof … More

mg zt, sunroof, water leaks

Rust Treatment and Corrosion Protection by DINITROL UK

I usually waxoyl and underseal my cars myself but recently did a search as to where I could take the … More

classic car, rust treatment

Fuel Cap Cord Repair

When I got the car the fuel cap cord had broken making it a bit tricky finding a convenient spot … More

classic car, cord repair, Fuel cap

PLENUM DRAIN SHIELD/GUARD/PROTECTOR/FILTER modification by Jules – The 75 and ZT Owners Club Forums

Alternatively if my foam method doesn’t work I’ll be getting one of these which are specifically designed and proven to … More

mg zt, plenum drain

Plenum Leaf/Debris Protector

Apart from the grill on the top plenum chamber / windscreen panels it’s strange why one side of the windscreen … More

mg zt, plenum drain

Plenum Drain Check

One of the things that is highly recommended for all new ZT owners of any model is to check that … More

mg zt, plenum drain

Bonnet Release Cable Junction Box

My first little job I’ve done on the ZT today. I noted that one of the invoices that came with … More

bonnet cable, mg zt

Information on the Monogram paints for MG and Rover cars

The monogram range of paints was launched in 2002 and was extended in 2004. Many of the paints are of … More

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