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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: news articles

Dana Corporation to Supply Advanced Traction Technologies for Exciting New MG Sports Car | News Release 2002

The patented Hydratrak limited-slip differential provides improved handling and enhanced safety for drivers by incorporating a cartridge-type fluid coupling, which … More

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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

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MG ZT260 Technical – “Rock Enterprises” Column

MG Rover Group has today (September 23, 2003) launched the V8 powered MG ZT 260 V8.  The rear-wheel drive vehicle, … More

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Car of the Month : May 2021 – Nicolas Roughol’s MG ZT-T 260

An extract from the article …… The President of the Rover Club de France, Nicolas Roughol, is one of the … More

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Sleepers: Biggest wolves in sheep’s clothing cars | Autocar

there is a whole group of cars that conceal powerful drivetrains under the sheet metal of a mundane family hauler, like … More

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Top 25 Classic Car Blogs and Websites To Follow in 2021

I would like to personally congratulate you as your blog MG ZT info mods and maintenance has been selected by our panelist … More

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The Two-Sixties at MG Era Day

An old article but still very interesting ….. especially if your ZT is one of the V8s Follow @thetwosixties If … More

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10 years of modern MG celebrated at ZedTen …… ZedTwenty this year!

Although a little out of date still an interesting article worth a read …… The Imperial War Museum at Duxford, … More

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The Devil’s in the Detail

The author of the Two-Sixties blog and his 260 at Aix-les-Bains Why take the trouble? Part of the pleasure of … More

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The pros and cons of owning a classic car | The Car Expert

owning a classic car isn’t for everyone – so how do you know if it’s for you? We take a look … More

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Mike Humble’s Rover 75 Connoisseur SE 2.0 | AROnline

Mike Humble didn’t need it, nor did he want it. But he’s bought it all the same – over to … More

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Rock Enterprises Column and their MG ZT 260

An interesting blog of a low mileage mk2 whilst in the ownership of a doting enthusiast. Together with a lot … More

Car of the Month : May 2021 – Nicolas Roughol’s MG ZT-T 260 – AROnline

The President of the Rover Club de France, Nicolas Roughol, is one of the most passionate fans of the marque I’ve … More

Cars Made In Britain | AA

More than 70 different models are built in the UK by more than 30 manufacturers. https://www.theaa.com/car-buying/cars-made-in-britain

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Should I Buy a Classic Car?

An interesting reblog:- Onboard the GT4 with Archie, we discuss the merits of buying a classic car. Of course I … More

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Making the most of your MG ZT HighLine satnav system |

As originally installed – with its small 4:3 monitor, CD-based single-country mapping and in-dash cassette player – the HighLine system … More

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MG ZT – British Car Classifieds Blog

The MG ZT is a MG-branded sportier version of the Rover 75, an executive car, produced by MG Rover from … More

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Recovering A Dream

Oops, I did it again… A belated defence of the Rover 75. All images: The author My first contribution to … More

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FBHVC National Historic Vehicle Survey reveals significant contribution to UK economy

The results of the 2020 National Historic Vehicle Survey have been announced by the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs. … More

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MG ZT BUYER’S GUIDE | Classics World

The MG ZT was more than a Rover 75 in sports shoes. Much, much more. It was a performance saloon … More

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Devil’s Advocate – the MG ZT 260 and Rover 75 V8 – AROnline

From the outset, I want to make it clear this new feature isn’t an attempt at MG-Rover/BL-bashing. I’ve owned and … More

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Rover 75: sabotage! – Retro Motor

This is a car whose career was cut short by talk. Talk that not only sabotaged one of the best … More

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Recovering A Dream

A re-blog about a car! …….. Oops, I did it again… A belated defence of the Rover 75. All images: … More

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Why you should buy a retro car for the winter – Retro Motor

Perhaps the last thing you want to do with your new car pride and joy is subject it to the … More

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Buy them before we do: second-hand picks for 30 November | Autocar

It’s hard to believe the ZT 260 happened, really. Just two years from going into administration, Britain’s last domestically owned car maker … More

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Exhaust System Maintenance

Today’s exhaust systems consist of a lot of expensive parts. There are one or more catalysts, an oxygen sensor, maybe … More

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Next Stage To Being a Classic

Rover 75 and MG ZT – The Next Stage to being a ‘Classic’ Over the course of a few years … More

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From America with Love

When MG Rover started to plan a new  performance flagship for the Z car range – the car that would … More

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Making the most of your HighLine satnav system

Widescreen monitor In the latest issue of Enjoying MG magazine (August 2011) I described how I prepared the GPS coordinates … More

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Time to say goodbye to squeaky ZT 260s

All models at different times from 2002 into 2003 suffered from understandable pressures to cut manufacturing costs and this is … More

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News: Rover 75 & MG ZT Documentary Goes on Sale

John Clancy productions, the company that makes and sells automotive films under the Triumph DVD brand has just released their … More

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all about MG ZT and Rover 75 cars

This “blog” contains information, motoring news and reviews, modifications and maintenance, repairs and servicing the MG ZT and Rover 75 … More

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Review: ‘Proper’ Exhausts for the ZT 260

One of the most evocative aspects of owning a V8 engined car is the intoxicating sound from the exhaust; it … More

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Future-proofing the sound system in our cars

Playing Spotify in offline mode The past decade, since MG launched the ZT range, has seen huge changes in how … More

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    • MK4 DVD sat nav (1)
    • mp3 changer (3)
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