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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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The MG ZT 260 Is A Forgotten British V8 Muscle Sedan No One Bought

For anyone wondering what a Mustang-powered sedan might have been like, there is one long-forgotten model that gives us a … 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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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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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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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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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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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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Daily Mail review of the V8

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MG Enthusiast – November 2023 – V8 Issue

Managed to find a copy of the November issue of MG Enthusiast which has some interesting articles about the RV8 … More

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Holy Grails: The MG ZT-T 260 Is A Super Rare British Wagon With A Ford V8 Heart – The Autopian

Developed out of the ashes of BMW’s sale of Rover Group, the MG ZT was a sporty version of a … More

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MG ZT 260 review | Car Reviews | by Car Enthusiast

When the ZT and Rover 75 were originally launched, it was generally agreed that the formula was good. We drove … More

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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

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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

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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

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MG ZT 260 | AutoExpress 2003

The British Bulldog is alive and kicking! MG Rover’s V8-powered ZT models are finally with us, and Auto Express has … More

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Most common vehicles still on the road with more than 750,000 MILES on the clock revealed

vehicles on British roads that are still in use despite clocking up over three quarts of a million miles, according … More

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Ultimate Buyers Guide for Rover 75 and MG ZT – The 75 and ZT Owners Club Forums

The single thing you must realise before purchasing either a 75 or ZT that this guide may look like a … More

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ZT260 – known issues – “Rock Enterprises” Column

An interesting short article summarising some of the common problems and fixes with the MG ZT 260s and Rover V8s. … More

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Model Information: MG ZT : The MG Experience

he MG ZT is an automobile which was produced by MG Rover from 2001 to 2005. It was offered in saloon and estate versions, the latter … More

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MG ZT-T V8 260: Spotted | PistonHeads UK

Reputedly owned by Chris Harris This ZT-T has been enjoyed but cherished, with high-quality parts used throughout Chris’s ownership. Full … More

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2001 – 2005 MG ZT | Top Speed

The impressive 4.6 litre V8 engine in the MG ZT 260 delivers a uniquely mature, muscular interpretation of true high … More

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