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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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MG Rover Website | WAY BACK MACHINE

It’s interesting that you can still view the MG Rover website using the WAY BACK MACHINE. An extract from the … More

mg rover, way back machine, website

Classics Pollute Less than New Electric Cars!

Driving Old Cars is Better for the Environment Old cars pollute less than new ones! New cars are worse for … More

carbon offset, classic cars

History: When Rover Met BMW

At the beginning of the year 1994, Rover Group was sold to BMW for £800m (£1.3b in 2022). Behind the … More

BMW, mg rover

Drive in a clean air zone – GOV.UK

Use this service if you’re planning to drive through clean air zones in: Bath Birmingham Bradford (charging starts on 26 … More

clean air zones

American V-8s power these 10 British muscle machines – Hagerty Media

The United States may have torn itself from the tyranny of British rule 245 years ago, but Britain just can’t … More

ford mustang, mg zt 260, muscle car

2003-2005 MG XPower SV: The Forgotten British Muscle Car

When we think of pony and muscle cars, tire burning Camaros and Mustangs often come to mind in America. 2003-2005 … More

x power

Are the proposed 2 yearly MOT changes a good idea?

Let’s talk about the proposed MOT changes (Boris thinks moving it to every 2 years instead of every 1 year … More

mot

Great British Car Journey | April 2022

We joined as a member to gain free entry for a year as the museum is quite close to us … More

great british car journey

Has your car been in any movies or TV series | IMCDb.org

Welcome to the Internet Movie Cars Database. You will find here the most complete list on the web about cars, … More

cars, films, movies, tv

Last Chance Saloon: MG Edition

Initial impressions of the Rover 75’s rebellious younger sibling. All images: The author. Regular DTW readers may by now recognise … More

mg zt, review

Ford 4.6L 2/3/4-valve V8 Engine Specs, Problems, Reliability, oil – In-Depth Review

The Ford 4.6L V8 engine, the first member of Ford’s Modular overhead camshaft engine family in the production, was introduced … More

4.6 modular, ford mustang

Rover’s last chance saloon | Stuff.co.nz

Designed and created under the aegis of BMW, the Rover 75 is nonetheless as English as an uncle’s favourite sports … More

new zealand, review, rover 75

Watch “The Last Hurrah – 2005 MG ZT 260 (Rover 75 V8)” on YouTube

See …… https://youtu.be/43LDD7RFA5I

mg zt 260, YouTube

Watch “MG ZT-T 260 4.6 V8” on YouTube

https://youtu.be/ggVIIfcFWhY

mg zt 260, YouTube

SAIC Motor : MGR’s surviving test cars are finally sent to the crusher – AROnline

It seems that the final MG Rover test and development cars have been sent to the crusher by SAIC Motor … More

mg rover

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

carbon offset, classic car

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

Richard Hammond, rover 75

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 260, top gear

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

mg zt 260, q cars, sleeper car

MG ZT 260 Technical Specs, Dimensions

https://www.ultimatespecs.com/car-specs/MG/6873/MG-ZT-260.html

mg zt 260, specs

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

classic car

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

ford mustang, V8

New number plate rule change

The new rule means drivers will need to display a ‘UK’ sticker when travelling abroad instead of the old style … More

number plate, uk

MG Rover Part Finder

Input up to 5 parts you are looking for at …. https://mgroverpartfinder.com/ We’ll get back to you within 48 hours. … More

mg rover, parts

Rear windscreen dealer sticker – SMC Rover

Spotted these on eBay recently. Considering my ZT was sold to the previous owner from SMC thought it would look … More

mg rover, SMC garages

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